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New Healthcare Overhaul Coming––Benchmark Financial

Medicare. The impact of the Affordable Care Act has already been positive for millions of Americans on Medicare. Part of the act requires coverage for a slew of preventive annual care, including free physicals, pap smears, colonoscopies, prostate cancer screenings, flu shots and more from physicians who accept Medicare patients. […]

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Household Budgeting––North Dallas Bank & Trust

In a time where the median household income is shrinking in nearly every major city, prices of goods and services are on the rise and credit card debt is just beginning to decline from an all-time high, it is easy to find yourself falling behind on monthly expenses. If this is the case, then it may be time to start learning the basics of household budgeting. […]

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Where Has Great Customer Service Gone?––DATCU Credit Union

I’m sure there are still quite a few of us around who enjoyed The Andy Griffith Show. The show gave us everyday insight into the life of widowed sheriff Andy Griffith, his son Opie, Aunt Bea, and Andy’s sidekick Barney Fife in the fictional town of Mayberry. It was a simple time and many of us identified with Andy, his family, and the values of the times. Recently, as I sat and nostalgically watched old re-runs, it occurred to me that a whole lot has changed. My mind immediately thought of good, old-fashioned customer service. […]

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Estate Litigation: One Law Firm Helps Families Find Closure in Difficult Times––Buntrock Law

Shane Buntrock knows the law. In fact, he has been a practicing attorney in Arizona for over 14 years. Recently, Buntrock opened his own law practice in Mesa to serve businesses and individuals with a wide range of legal services. Buntrock has developed a reputation as a respected litigator who confidently states that his firm is “people-driven” and believes his practice provides a refreshing alternative to the abundance of more process-driven firms. […]

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Follow your instincts in funeral preparation––Allen Family Funeral Options

A woman called me just the other day and I recognized her by name but was not able to immediately recall the details of our previous meeting. After a few seconds of conversation, I remembered everything we had previously discussed and the entire scenario became clear to me. […]

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Hills Bank Friends Club Offers Exclusive Opportunities for Members––Hills Bank

Day trips, luncheons, potlucks, seminars, educational talks, and group travel are just a few of the amazing opportunities Hills Bank Friends Club offers its members. The cost to join? Typically free! The catch? You must be a member of the Hills Bank Friends Club, and joining has never been easier. To be eligible for the club, you must be 50 years of age or better and maintain qualifying balances. Members enjoy an interest-bearing checking account and free personalized checks. Membership has continued to increase each year, and we currently mail our quarterly newsletter magazine to almost 9,000 households. […]

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401(k)s & Fiduciaries: Harmony or Catastrophe?––SFP

The world of qualified retirement plans has seen a tidal wave of interest from multiple sources over the past few years. 401(k) plans and 403(b) plans, in particular, have come under quite a bit of scrutiny by the regulators and legislators in Washington. Two new pieces of legislation, 408(b)(2) and 404(a)(5), that were enacted this summer, have brought retirement plan fees and investment costs under a microscope for both the organizations that sponsor these plans, as well as for their employees and plan participants. […]

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Key Insurance Consulting––A KEY Health Insurance Advocate who is on YOUR side

Key Insurance Consulting––A KEY Health Insurance Advocate who is on YOUR side
Courtesy Cal Birkey, Key Insurance, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

WE DO NOT SELL HEALTH INSURANCE AND ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY INSURANCE COMPANY. We are an independently owned and operated health insurance advocacy business with the primary goal of helping individuals get the benefits they deserve. […]