Monthly Archives: June 2016

Caffeine and Headaches

Everyone gets headaches from time to time. And most of us have caffeine in what we drink and eat every day. Have you considered whether there’s a connection? It’s possible for caffeine to both cause and cure a headache. How … Continue reading

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Justice Department sues leading mortgage company

The Department of Justice is suing a San Diego-based lender for alleged violations of the False Claims Act. Guild vehemently denies the merit of the government’s complaint, and intends to fight it, according to the company’s CEO. A complaint has … Continue reading

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But I have life insurance through work…..

Most professionals who work at a private company, nonprofit or governmental entity have some level of free life insurance. It’s a nice perk to have, but you may wonder: Should I purchase more life insurance through work? Most employer-provided life … Continue reading

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Recommendations for the best buys in Northern Nicaragua

Right now, I see one last frontier market in Central America where you could buy a piece of land or property that’s set to rise in value. That frontier market is Northern Nicaragua. This stunning part of the world has … Continue reading

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Insurance Question of the Day

Question: When Should I Save for Retirement? Answer: You should start saving for retirement as soon as you start working. With longer life expectancies we are now living 20, 30 even 40 years into retirement. Allowing the power of compound … Continue reading

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Mortgage originations down at start of 2016

There was a drop in mortgage applications in the first 3 months of 2016. RealtyTrac data shows that there were 1.4 million mortgage originations on residential properties (1 to 4 units) in the US, down 12 per cent from the … Continue reading

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Mississippi becomes latest state to regulate Uber, Lyft

Mississippi will begin regulating Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing services on a statewide basis beginning July 1. On Monday, Gov. Phil Bryant (R) signed House Bill 1381, which puts the state’s Insurance Department in charge of regulating so-called transportation network … Continue reading

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Home market sentiment hits 18-month low

Home market sentiment hits 18-month low Negativity about the US economy has pushed home purchase sentiment to its lowest point for 18 months. The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index was down 2.5 points in March and the largest drop … Continue reading

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7 tips to protect your family against thunderstorms

Do you know what to do if a dangerous thunderstorm rolls in? Thunderstorms can occur year-round, and we have started the first of the two seasons — spring and summer — that they are most likely to occur. Amelia, Ohio-based … Continue reading

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The $15 minimum wage will kill jobs.

This is a story about ethics and economics, winners and losers, and the philosophical muddle on both ends of the political spectrum, as told through two of the hot-button issues of the 2016 U.S. presidential race: the minimum wage and free … Continue reading

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