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WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE February 3, 2012

John Jastremski Presents: WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE February 3, 2012 JOBLESS RATE DOWN TO 8.3% Are we seeing a trend here? The unemployment rate has now fallen 0.8% in the last six months. We haven’t seen a descent this sharp and … Continue reading

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Market Week: January 30, 2012

Market Week: January 30, 2012 The Markets A rally in domestic equities in response to Wednesday’s Fed announcement of plans to keep interest rates low couldn’t be sustained through the rest of the week. The Nasdaq and small-cap Russell 2000 … Continue reading

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Trust Basics 1/28/2012

Trust Basics 1/28/2012 Whether you’re seeking to manage your own assets, control how your assets are distributed after your death, or plan for incapacity, trusts can help you accomplish your estate planning goals. Their power is in their versatility–many types … Continue reading

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Can You Avoid a Layoff?

Can You Avoid a Layoff? You may be a dedicated employee who has worked for the same employer for many years, yet you still may be susceptible to getting laid off. Sometimes getting laid off is inevitable, but rarely does … Continue reading

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Market Week: January 23, 2012

Market Week: January 23, 2012 The Markets Downgrades? What downgrades? Having just lowered its long-term ratings on nine eurozone sovereigns, Standard and Poor’s downgradedthe European Financial Stability Fund itself early last week. European equity markets responded with a four-day rally, … Continue reading

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Self-Directed IRAs

Self-Directed IRAs A self-directed IRA isn’t a different type of IRA. Rather, the term refers to any individual retirement account (traditional or Roth) that allows you to direct the investment of your IRA assets into nontraditional investments. For example, in … Continue reading

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Return of Premium Term Insurance: Reward for Living

Return of Premium Term Insurance: Reward for Living You’ve come to the conclusion that you need life insurance for your young family who depends on you for financial support. So with the help of your insurance professional, you consider various … Continue reading

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Long-Term Care Annuities

Long-Term Care Annuities When planning for the potential cost of long-term care, you’ve probably considered long-term care insurance. But premiums can be expensive and if you do buy the coverage, you probably hope you never have to use it. The … Continue reading

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WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE January 9, 2012

John Jastremski Presents: WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE UNEMPLOYMENT DOWN TO 8.5% In December, the jobless rate declined for the fourth straight month to its lowest level since February 2009. The Labor Department announced that the economy added 200,000 net new jobs … Continue reading

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Financial Planning – Helping You See the Big Picture 1/6/2012

Financial Planning – Helping You See the Big Picture 1/6/2012 Do you picture yourself owning a new home, starting a business, or retiring comfortably? These are a few of the financial goals that may be important to you, and each … Continue reading

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