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Retirement Planning

Statistics paint a disturbing picture of the future for retirees who have not planned appropriately. As a professional in the financial services industry since 1972, I have read many books and articles on the subject […]

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Reverse Mortgages, Financial Tools

Courtesy AmeriState Bank AmeriState Bank received the prestigious 2009 Rising Star Award from 1st Reverse Mortgage USA®, a division of Cherry Creek Mortgage Company, Inc. “The Rising Star Award is given to mortgage companies that reach […]

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Families Deciding Together

Families Deciding Together Courtesy Dannel Funeral Home When a death occurs, families gather. Frequently, they must respond quite suddenly. Perhaps they travel long distances. In the midst of their grief, they must make approximately 300 […]

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How to Prevent Identity Theft

Preventing identity theft depends on staying vigilant. Most retail transactions require the exchange of personal information. From credit cards numbers and ATM PINs, to home addresses and more, shoppers pass along important and sensitive information […]

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What to Say: Part One

Courtesy Dannel Funeral Home Many of us search for the right words to provide comfort to a grieving family. We want to say something meaningful. Charles Dannel, fifth-generation owner of Dannel Funeral Home, reassures us […]