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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

Costa Rica Rentals are great for Real Estate

I have to shield my eyes from the bright sun to really take in how stunning it is. On the shore of the white-sand beach, the Pacific Ocean laps at my feet. This beach is part of a national park—development … Continue reading

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Life Insurance Basics

Term or Perm Insurance, Whats The Difference? There are many types of life insurance including; Whole Life, Universal Life, Indexed Universal Life, Variable Life and Term Life: Whole life: You generally make level (equal) premium payments for life. The death … Continue reading

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Moving Expenses and Deductions

Summertime is the time of year when people move the most. Moving is a lot of trouble and can also be very expensive. If you move to start a new job or to work at the same job in a … Continue reading

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Saving Money with an IRA

IRA – Individual Retirement Accounts Individual retirement accounts, or IRAs, are a method for saving money for retirement that is either tax-free or tax-sheltered. There are several types of IRAs, each with its own benefits, rules, and contribution limits. If … Continue reading

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Millennial mortgage credit scores increased in June

Housing starts edge higher The overall level of housing starts ticked higher in July, driven by the multi-family sector. Data from the US HUD and the Commerce Department show a 2.1 per cent rise in starts to a seasonally-adjusted annual … Continue reading

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Plan For Your Retirement…

Here is a good start to developing a successful retirement plan: At what age would you like to retire? How much do you currently have in retirement savings? What are your current living expenses? Based on an assumed inflation rate … Continue reading

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(HUD) recently announced the agency is making $2 million in grants available to help low-income families

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced the agency is making $2 million in grants available to help low-income families and young people apply for federal aid for college and other post-secondary educational opportunities.  The funding … Continue reading

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Let’s talk Social Security

What does the future of Social Security look like? It’s an important question, as Social Security benefits are a large source of retirement income for many Americans. According to the Social Security Administration, 52% of Americans aged 65 and older … Continue reading

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Instagram vs. Snapchat

Are you using Snapchat in your real estate business? Well, you should be. The service’s disappearing Stories feature has reinvented social media and is currently changing the game for publishers’ shared content. (It’s also insanely popular with millennials, too). Now, … Continue reading

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Louisiana floods

At least eight people have died and more than 40,000 homes have been damaged in the recent Lousiana floods. Now, Fannie Mae is reminding mortgage servicers that they have the ability to help customers affected by the disaster. On or … Continue reading

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