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A Few More Reasons to Save

A Few More Reasons to Save

By • on January 3, 2011

WAXAHACHIE, TX — Many people set goals to save more money to support a comfortable retirement. Even if your retirement seems well into the future, there can be some instant gratification. By opening an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) before April 18, 2011, you may be able to take advantage of some potential tax benefits on your 2010 tax return. For

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Still Time for Year-end Financial Moves

Still Time for Year-end Financial Moves

By • on November 28, 2010

BURLESON, TX — The holiday season is always a busy time of year, so you’re probably pretty busy. But it is important to take some time now to evaluate year-end financial moves that may be beneficial in preparing for your financial future. Which year-end moves should you consider? You will want

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Quality Claim Service Makes a Difference

Quality Claim Service Makes a Difference

By • on November 1, 2010

WAXAHACHIE, TX — Headaches, hassles and unnecessary strain in life can be reduced by researching the quality of claims service a company offers before purchasing an auto insurance policy. There are a few key areas to research when grading the quality of claim service provided by an auto insurer:

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Are You Taking Advantage of a Roth IRA?

Are You Taking Advantage of a Roth IRA?

By • on October 3, 2010

MANSFIELD, TX — Simply put, contributing to a Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) may be a smart money move. The question then is … are you taking full advantage? The benefit of contributing to the Roth IRA is the money you put into one of these accounts grows tax free and distributions

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Perception Is Not Reality

Perception Is Not Reality

By • on September 1, 2010

When it comes to American families and financial planning, perception is not reality. Although they are overwhelmingly optimistic about their financial future, their financial planning habits paint quite a different picture, according to a recent study commissioned by State Farm Life Insurance Companies

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Is a Rollover in Your Future?

Is a Rollover in Your Future?

By • on August 2, 2010

Have you recently left one employer to begin working for another? Were you covered by an employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k)? If so, you may be wondering about the future of your account. In the event of a job change, there are many options available to you regarding your employer-sponsored

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Save Money with Multiple Policies

Save Money with Multiple Policies

By • on June 30, 2010

In today’s busy world, filled with concern over the rising cost of gas and housing, many of us look for ways to get greater value for our time and money. One way you may not have considered is having all of your insurance needs taken care of in one place. There are advantages to having your car, home

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Impact-resistant Roofing

Impact-resistant Roofing

By • on June 1, 2010

How about an affordable investment in your home that pays you back in return? There’s a fairly new product — impact-resistant roofing — that can do just that. It’s available in shingles that look like ordinary asphalt shingles (either three-tab or architectural shingles), as well as other types

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Why You Need a Financial Plan

Why You Need a Financial Plan

By • on May 2, 2010

Studies have shown that financial planning plays a key role in achieving major life goals. Why wait any longer? Start assessing your current situation, setting goals and planning for your own financial future today. The Best Laid Plans Before you can start planning, you need a clear picture of where

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Life Lessons

Life Lessons

By • on March 1, 2010

Mike Thompson died in a car accident leaving behind his wife, Amanda, their two boys and stiff financial challenges. “After that,” Amanda recalls, “I put the house up for sale and we moved in with my mother.” About six months later, she purchased life insurance on herself telling her agent, “I

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