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Daniel Poulos
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February 23, 2007
Don't get caught mortgage trolling - In my nearly 20 years in the mortgage business in Palm Beach County, I have never seen so much mortgage advertising specifically designed to mislead the consumer. Lenders and lead generation companies have ramped up their trolling by e-mail, snail mail and phone. Dragging baits that all sound too good to be true, these marketers lure in many unsus... Full Story
December 12, 2008
Look for post-election investment opportunities - Over the past few weeks, the country's attention has been riveted on the presidential election. Of course, we didn't exactly forget that we're in difficult economic times, but we did have something else on which to concentrate our thoughts and energies. Now, however, the election is over, and, for many of us, it's back to focusing on the economy ... Full Story
Sally Stahl
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May 9, 2008
What to expect from a financial advisor - The investment world can be complex, and trying to navigate it by yourself is a daunting task. That's why you may want to work with a professional financial advisor: someone with the experience and resources to help you reach all your important financial objectives. Your first task is to find a financial advisor with whom you will be comfortable.... Full Story
Vivian Cubilla
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June 15, 2007
Should you speed up mortgage payments or increase investments? - Most people who have mortgages dream of a day when they won't. In fact, many mortgage-holders speed up their payments to make that day arrive sooner. Is that smart, from a financial standpoint? Not necessarily. This point is highlighted by a 2006 study prepared by economists for the National Bureau of Economic Research. About 38 percent of U.S. ho... Full Story
Alan Boggs
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December 5, 2008
Gift card tips - "Because we care about the people in the hometowns we serve," said Alan Boggs, Riverside Bank President in Brevard County, "we are providing the following tips for consumers to make better choices when purchasing gift cards this holiday season." . Only buy gift cards from reputable sources. Stay away from online auction sites, which may have coun... Full Story
Robert Kulas
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February 20, 2009
Preparing for the unthinkable - By Robert Kulas Financial columnist Nobody thinks they will be in an auto accident, have a heart attack, have a stroke, or a myriad of other unexpected, sudden incidents. Those are events that happen to other, unfortunate people - not to us. Yet, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, auto accidents injure over 2.5 mil... Full Story
October 30, 2009
Avoid these scary investment moves - It's Halloween time again, so you'll probably be seeing a lot of ghosts, goblins, witches and werewolves. While you may find these sightings more amusing than fear-inducing, you don't have to look far to find things that really are frightening, such as scary investment moves. Fortunately, by recognizing these sinister steps, you can help avoid the... Full Story
Linda Foreman
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June 16, 2006
Mistakes to avoid when saving for retirement - Funding your retirement requires careful planning, and it's a task that shouldn't be taken lightly. Even if you have a sound strategy laid out today, you need to be aware that many things can change along the road to reaching your retirement goals. To help you avoid possible pitfalls that may confront you in the future, the following is a list of ... Full Story
Van Canada
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December 26, 2008
Safest place for your money? The bank! - FDIC-insured Riverside Bank is reassuring bank customers that while financial woes plague Wall Street, the safest place for your money is still in the bank. "Riverside Bank is well prepared to ride out the economic storm," explained Van Canada, president in Volusia and Lake counties. "And our customers should know that their deposits are safe. No... Full Story
Chadwick L. Hargis
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January 4, 2008
Explore your retirement plan distribution alternatives - Did you know that you may not have to retire to be entitled to receive a distribution from an employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k), profit sharing or defined benefit plan? You may, for example, be entitled to a distribution if you are leaving your company, if your company is terminating its retirement plan or if you are the benefi... Full Story
Earl Stewart
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November 20, 2009
Article highlights dealership's changes in practice - Earl Stewart is the owner and general manager of Earl Stewart Toyota in North Palm Beach. The dealership is located at 1215 N. Federal Highway in Lake Park. Contact him at www.earlstewarttoyota.com, call (561) 358-1474, fax (561) 658-0746 or e-mail earls@earlstewarttoyota.com. I've chosen to run the article below as my column this week. My dealer... Full Story
Michael Summers
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April 27, 2007
Long-term care insurance is fundamentally a woman's issue - Women have some special challenges in life, just by being female. Because the average woman can expect to live to age 80, or 5.3 years longer than the average man, life experiences are likely to be different. With that longer life span comes the question of who will provide care in the aging years and at what price? While many women may not think ... Full Story
Randy Frankenberry
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March 9, 2007
Who are you kidding? - Randy Frankenberry Financial columnist OK, so we Americans, post WW II generation, aren't known for our savings prowess. But we do have a reputation of always being ready to do something; such as plan for the future. Sometimes we even get around to doing something proactive. Yep, that's us, still ready to adjust our lives based on changing circums... Full Story
Deborah Alonzo
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October 19, 2007
The right 'papers' - at the right time - can protect your family - To protect your family, you need more than the best intentions; you need the right "paperwork." And you're going to need it during two distinct phases of your life: your working years and your retirement. Let's take a look at these time periods, along with some of the key documents you may need. Working years: While you're working, your most valua... Full Story
Alan Horowitz
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June 8, 2007
Physical signs of structural imbalance - There is a new emerging identity for physical medicine treating disease, but what is the diagnosis? This subject plays a critical role in health. A stressed-out nervous system is the cause, with resulting constrictive, inflammatory and degenerative consequences and is more serious than previously thought. The physical signs of structural imbalanc... Full Story
Jeff Atwater
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December 26, 2008
Proposed language for dealer fee bill - Editor's note: This is the second of a two-part series. To read the first part, log onto www.hometownnewsol.com and click on business and finance, then business columns. Florida House Rep. Carl Domino, R-District 83, asked me to propose a bill for him to consider sponsoring which addresses my objections to the dealer fee. There were discussions w... Full Story
Michael Lader
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April 25, 2008
Time for some financial spring cleaning - You may or may not engage in many of the typical activities of "spring cleaning:" de-cluttering the attic, reorganizing your closets, touching up the paint, etc. But you can almost certainly benefit from "sprucing up" your financial situation. As you survey your financial landscape, what areas might you want to tidy up? Here are a few suggestions... Full Story
Pat Alley
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July 17, 2008
Banking is now just a cell phone away via mobile banking - PDAs provide new tools for better service Imagine this: You've written checks for several monthly bills, and you know you scheduled your car insurance payment for an automatic deduction today too. You're held up on your way to the bank to make a deposit and you're afraid you're not going to make it on time. You grab your cell phone to check you... Full Story
Skin Matters
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July 17, 2009
Skin cancer treatment spares healthy tissue - With the rate of skin cancer soaring, particularly in Florida, protecting the health of your skin has never been more important. The physicians of Treasure Coast Dermatology specialize in detecting and treating skin cancer, the most common type of cancer in the country. Drs. Tim Ioannides and Jonathan Sanders are dedicated to providing the best i... Full Story
Marc Tomberg
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November 20, 2009
When setting up a trust makes sense - There comes a time when your surviving spouse, children and others will inherit your individual retirement accounts, yet perhaps having some control of those assets after your death appeals to you now. Perhaps your heir is not interested in managing the investments, has potential creditor problems or is simply not capable of "minding the store" be... Full Story
Jeffrey Urcan
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October 16, 2009
Day-by-day workout planner - This month I would like to talk to you about training and what I have found over the years to be very effective in developing muscle. When I started in the gym, I took a look at the personal trainers and watched what they were doing with their clients. I also looked at the condition of their clients to see if they were making any progress and how ... Full Story
Morgan B. Gilreath, Jr
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January 25, 2008
There's no 'devil in the details' of Jan. 29 amendment - Messengers often flavor their messages. We're hearing opinions from all quarters regarding the amendment. A few flavors floating around: . I heard it changes Save Our Homes. . I'm confused about the amendment. What's being offered? . I think the Legislature should have done more. . I'm waiting for the Budget and Tax Reform Commission to make thei... Full Story
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