Top Turkish officials on Sunday lashed out at an open letter signed by more than 100 retired admirals warning about a possible threat to a treaty governing the use of Turkey’s key waterways. Ankara’s approval last month of plans to develop a shipping canal in Istanbul comparable to the Panama or Suez canals has opened …
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If you are fan of Warren Buffett, you may have seen his most recent opinion about investing in bonds. In his annual shareholder letter, he basically said if you own them, you face a bleak financial future. But bonds are a part of almost all prudent asset allocation strategies. I’m sure you’ve heard of the …
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REDDING — Roughly nine teachers have opted into an early retirement plan to help the district save money and prevent student programming from being cut. Several teachers, in conjunction with their union, the Redding Education Association, had noticed the district was struggling to meet its budget needs and were concerned student programs would be on …
QUESTION: What is a health savings account and how can it be used before and after retirement? ANSWER: A health savings account is designated to pay out-of-pocket medical expenses with pre-tax dollars. By using untaxed dollars for deductibles, copayments, coinsurance and certain other medical expenditures, the account holder can reduce overall health care costs. HSAs …
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Retired St. Francis police dog spreads autism awareness While he’s further removed from catching bad guys, retired K-9 Bane has formed a close friendship with a 7-year-old old girl. ST. FRANCIS, Wis. – A retired St. Francis police officer is spreading the message for Autism Awareness Month in a special way. That retired officer is …
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Angels pitcher Ty Buttrey is retiring from baseball at age 28, saying that his “love and passion for this game started to diminish.” Tony Gutierrez/Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels reliever Ty Buttrey has retired from baseball, saying he’s lost his affection for the game. “I just wanted to prove everyone wrong,” the …
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During an appearance on SiriusXM’s ESPNU Radio on Friday afternoon, Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann discussed the recent retirement of legendary North Carolina head coach Roy Williams. “I was surprised,” Holtmann said. “We had played them last year. We were going to play them this year in the CBS Sports Classic and it got …
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Dear Liz: I recently sold my home and want to put away funds for my daughters. I want to place $130,000 each in an account that will earn 7% to 10% interest for 30 years or so, providing them with a comfortable retirement fund. I’m thinking of having them start with a low-cost index mutual …
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WOOSTER – Becky Yoder’s career in nursing helped her define what kind of volunteer work she wanted to do in her free time. More:Volunteers create ‘a sense of community and solidarity’ During her tenure at Wooster Community Hospital, she encountered many struggling mothers among those she assisted in roles including lactation consultant and grief support. …
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