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Year End Capital Gain Distributions
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Open Enrollment for Affordable Care Has Begun
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Think Small. It Could Have Big Rewards.
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Estate Planning Today, Helps You Plan for Tomorrow.
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COLA Increase Announced for Social Security
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‘Gap Retirements’ Divide Baby Boomer Couples
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When to Have the Inheritance Talk with Your Kids
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Sitting Down with Fee-Only Financial Advisor Howard Hook
Fee-only financial planner, Howard Hook, discusses the importance of financial planning and how to select the right planner for your family.
7 Tips to Help You Manage Your Money
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