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Why shop locally for the holidays?

As a new resident of Natchez, I am not new to owning and operating a business. I moved ...

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How you can make money last during retirement

Having spent decades saving for retirement, it can feel like a major shift for retirees to transition to ...

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How will tax reform affect individual taxpayers?

In December of 2017, President Trump signed into law H.R 1, known more commonly as the Tax Cuts ...

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Is it possible to save for college and retirement?

Few of us have unlimited financial resources — which means that almost all of us need to prioritize ...

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Even at current rates, be sure to plan for inflation

Three to four decades ago, inflation and its impact on families was one of the biggest concerns for ...

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Watch for different risk levels of ‘muni’ bonds

Are you thinking of investing in municipal bonds? If so, you may have good reason, particularly if you ...

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Create a plan to cover necessities of retirement

What’s going to happen when your paycheck stops? It’s one of the biggest questions that people nearing retirement ...

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Avoid problems by updating beneficiary designations

Like many people, you might not particularly enjoy thinking about your estate plans, but such planning is necessary ...

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Get a jump on rolling workplace dollars into an IRA

Does the money you are accumulating in your employer-sponsored retirement plan have to stay there until you leave ...

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Financial spring cleaning can brighten your picture

The days are getting longer and warmer — a sure indication of the arrival of spring. Another sign ...

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How does Supreme Court’s move affect finances?

The Supreme Court’s ruling to strike down section three of the Defense of Marriage Act in June 2013 ...

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Are your finances prepared for life’s unexpected?

When you’re working to achieve your financial objectives, you will encounter obstacles. Some of these can be anticipated ...

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Stock market reaches new highs … now what?

If you’ve had money invested in the stock market in 2013, you’re most likely pleased with the results. ...

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Make smart moves if you relocate for retirement

Retirement opens the door for many retirees to consider a change in residence. Here are answers to questions ...

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When opportunity knocks, be ready to open the door

If you’ve been around long-time investors, you’ll probably hear them say, ruefully, “If only I had gotten in ...

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Try giving retirement a practice run starting today

As your retirement approaches, you’re bound to have concerns about the changes ahead. Why not put your mind ...

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Short-term vs. long-term investments: Understand?

At various times, many people may feel frustrated by the performance of their investments.

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It’s never too early to think about your income taxes

In just a couple of short months we will close out 2013 and welcome a new year. In ...

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Women: Do you understand your retirement health care?

On average, women live longer than men and face distinctly different challenges in maintaining their health. Perhaps as ...

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Farmers’ harvest season offers lessons to investors

It’s harvest time again. Of course, harvest season may not mean that much to you if you don’t ...

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