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About robertjrussellcompanies

Robert has been helping individuals and business owners since 1985 and the Robert J Russell brand has spread to over 260 Licensed Insurance Agents/Brokers and over 40 Licensed Realtors all over the United States. * find out about me - visit http://www.robertjrussellcompanies.com

Companion Life Insurance Co fined by Insurance Commissioner

Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart recently announced she has fined Companion Life Insurance Co. $487,000 for violations of Delaware’s insurance code, including misrepresenting its limited benefit and short term health insurance plans as compliant with the Affordable Care Act. The … Continue reading

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Dallas equity firm sued by homeowners

Four black homeowners in the state of New York filed a federal suit against the Dallas-based equity firm Lone Star Funds. The federal suit also targets the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The plaintiffs allege that … Continue reading

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4 health care trends that won’t go away, no matter who’s president

Repeal? Replace? It’s anyone’s guess. The one thing we can be certain about following this election is more changes are coming to health care and, as usual, employers will need to adapt. But regardless of what happens in Congress, what … Continue reading

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What salary do you need to afford a home in your city?

How does your city rate in terms of home affordability? A recent report by HSH.com determined the salary families would need to make in 27 metro areas in order to afford the local median home price. The study assumed a … Continue reading

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Many hear the siren song of retirement on the high seas

It may not be what you thought of as retirement, but some people are all at sea once they leave the workplace. In a good way, that is. A BBC report looked at some sprightly folks who are spending their … Continue reading

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The Many Ways to Be Relieved of Your Timeshare Obligations

While it is true that a timeshare contract is a binding legal document, it is often mistakenly thought that such a contract cannot only be cancelled.  In fact, most timeshare companies maintain that their contracts are non – cancellable.  This  … Continue reading

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Why People Choose to Go Low-Carb for Weight Loss

Now more than ever, cutting carbs is the first thing many people do when embarking on a weight-loss plan. But does this strategy work? And, does it matter what kind of carbs you take in? 3 CLAIMS FOR WHY LOW-CARB … Continue reading

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Mortgage applications slipped ahead of Fed decision

Mortgage applications slipped ahead of Fed decision New mortgage applications were lower in the week ending September 16 as potential buyers awaited the interest rate decision from the Fed. The Mortgage Bankers’ Association’s index showed a 7.3 per cent decrease … Continue reading

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Dieting Tips – Do you have cheat days?

You’ve committed to eating healthy. You want to look and feel great, and you’ve stuck to your diet an entire week already. You feel good about how you’ve done and think you deserve a gold star… or that cupcake that’s … Continue reading

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Condos Bought in 2 hours

In the real estate world, when the right opportunity pops up, two hours can really make a difference. In that short time frame, you can either snap up a killer deal…or miss out on one. That’s certainly the case with … Continue reading

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