Low mortgage rates present a variety of opportunities
Courtesy Landmark Bank, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Average rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell to new record lows this spring. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported that the average interest rate on 30-year loans fell to 3.84%, lowest since long-term mortgages began in the 1950s. […]
Technology Solutions Help Enhance Independence and Security For Seniors
Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
New in-home technologies are helping a growing number of aging adults live independently longer. SafetyChoice® by Comfort Keepers® is a line of in-home safety technology solutions that assists seniors in aging independently at home, whether used with or without in-home care provided by a caregiver. […]
Adding Adult Child to Account Proves Costly
By Craig Watson, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
When Gail reached age 75, she took her children’s advice and put their names on her checking account so they could pay her bills in case anything ever happened to her. Her children were happily married to sweet spouses that Gail trusted. The teller at the bank was very helpful and Gail followed the teller’s suggestion regarding how to put her children’s names on her account. Gail had about $3,000 in her checking account, which represented all of her life savings. […]
Avoiding the Lobster Trap
Retaining graduating talent is the key to a robust local economy
By Dan Bolen, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
I received a call from a very bright and recent KU graduate returning to Kansas City. […]
Saving with Health Savings Accounts
Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
A Heath Savings Account (HSA) is similar to a personal savings account, but the money in an HSA can only be used for health care expenses. In order to open an HSA, you must be enrolled in a qualified high-deductible health plan (HDHP). […]
Is Your Insurance Company Really Competitive on Costs?
Maybe Not …
Courtesy DATCU Credit Union, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
A little green reptile with a foreign accent, a talking duck, and other mascots certainly do a good job of generating attention for big insurance companies. They are quite clever, but the real question remains – Do these companies really save folks money on their insurance? Do you really believe a silly green animal? […]
Don’t Miss Out on Important Social Security Benefits!
By Brad Haverback, Investment Advisor Representative, World Trend Financial, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
While the ongoing viability of Social Security is being called into question, it remains an important component of most retirement plans. Generally, participants have a basic understanding of when and how to collect Social Security retiree benefits; however, they often miss opportunities to maximize benefits. […]
Getting Back on Track
Courtesy ANB Bank, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
After experiencing a year in which the S&P 500 had its smallest change in value in history, stock investors were determined to start off 2012 in a positive manner, and boy did they succeed. The S&P 500 had its best first quarter since 1998, returning 12.58%. The S&P 500 closed the quarter at 1,408.47, which is within 10% of its all time high of 1,576 achieved in October of 2007. […]
The Benefit of Private Ownership
By Rick Allen, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
In the late 60s and early 70s the funeral industry began an era of consolidation. A third generation funeral director from Houston, Texas had the idea of clustering funeral homes together for the benefit of operating efficiency. […]
Time for a Conversation…With Yourself
By Alexander W. Lippert, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
We all know the story of the “Great Recession” and how it has changed our lives. Many people lost money. A lot of money. […]
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