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Stronger rules proposed for retirement advisers
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Stronger rules proposed for retirement advisers

April 25, 2015

Retired architect Steve Meadows of Los Angeles supports a new proposal that would toughen rules to ensure that financial advisers put their clients’ interests ahead of their own when making…

Something to treasure
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Something to treasure

April 20, 2015

30 years, iconic antique dealer finally closing the register

Bill would ease lending rules
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Bill would ease lending rules

April 18, 2015

The House first voted 263-162 on a bill to ease some curbs on lending for mobile and modular homes. Lawmakers then voted 286-140 for a second measure that would ease…

Figure out who will pay which closing costs
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Figure out who will pay which closing costs

April 18, 2015

Buyers should discuss the various options for covering their closing costs with their lender and agent early in the process so your preferred closing cost strategy can be determined before…

Business Briefs
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Business Briefs

April 14, 2015

Bush CH Property Service announces new owner Chuck Huntoon. The business provides general construction, landscaping, excavation and property service. The business also now offers welding and fabrication as well as…

Wise delegation turbocharges productivity
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Wise delegation turbocharges productivity

April 14, 2015

It began when he was planning and realized he must generate at least $300 per hour every hour of a 40-hour week. That totals $12,000 per week or $624,000 annually.…

5 things to do to prepare your home for sale
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5 things to do to prepare your home for sale

April 11, 2015

1) Know the market. Did you know that even in La Plata County, there are vastly different markets, with huge differences in supply and demand. Some of these markets are…

Apps help keep your spending in check
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Apps help keep your spending in check

April 11, 2015

“When I looked at that, I was like ‘OK, this has been an expensive week,’” said the 22-year-old college student in Tallahassee, Florida. That notification, flashed by the Mint Personal…

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Business Briefs

April 7, 2015

All persons owning, possessing or controlling taxable personal property with a total actual value greater than $7,300 (per owner, per county) on Jan. 1 are required to report the personal…