FRIDAY WAKEUP CALL

The bugle blew. The cymbals clashed. The voice of the Market was heard loud and clear throughout the world. Sell everything.

This was as clear a signal as has been given i ... 

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Cash isn't the only way you can help your favorite charity. Many organizations accept gifts of used clothing, household items, and cars, as well as stocks,  ... 

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by: Cherryl Kjos

Winona Social Security District Manager

Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for more than 54 million Americans will increase 2.3 percent in 2008, ... 

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Dividends are Dying

Back in Dinosaur Days, well maybe not that long ago, but before 9/11 and before the 1987 crash and even before that a good stock was considered one that was selling for 6 or 1 ... 

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Winona Social Security District Manager

When you think of Social Security, who do you think of? Older Americans who receive monthly benefit payments? Younger people with ... 

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for Single Parents

Managing a family and a household while holding down a job is enough to keep any single parent busy. When you are running your children to day care, driving t ... 

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by: Cherryl Kjos

Winona Social Security District Manager

A growing number of retirees are including work "” either full or part-time "” in their retirement lifestyle. Some of these retirees wo ... 

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The ins and outs of 529 plans

Whether your children are toddlers or teenagers, 529 college savings plans are an option worth investigating, according to the Minnesota Society of CPAs (MNCPA). All ... 

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Winona Social Security District Manager

Record numbers of new retirees will apply for Social Security benefits in the coming years. Why? This January the first wave of the 77 mi ... 

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Before you cash in on the successful company you've built and retire to a tropical paradise, take time to adequately prepare for this important go ... 

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