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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

Automate your Real Estate searches…

Real estate professionals must embrace savvy digital marketing strategies in our hyper-connected world. Within these strategies are specific tactics that can transform your marketing from the mundane to the magnificent. There’s value in postcards, calendars, and business cards, but digital marketing … Continue reading

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Insurance and Same Sex Marriages

Navigating Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) is complicated enough, but after the Supreme Court ruling on June 26, 2015 recognized same-sex marriages, employers and employees found the rules remained complex. The SCOTUS ruling, Obergefell v. Hodges, … Continue reading

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Best Cities to Flip Houses

With more than 110,000 house-flipping investors in 2015 — the highest rate since 2007 — and an average gross profit of $55,000, the personal-finance website WalletHub took an in-depth look at 2016’s Best Cities to Flip Houses. To help serious … Continue reading

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How much do you need to make to afford renting?

The Rent For A Two-Bedroom Is Too High Just About Everywhere In 2015, the demand for rental apartments reached its highest level ever since the 1960s. The pinched access to mortgage credit after the Great Recession is one reason why. … Continue reading

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Unum Completes Purchase of Starmount Life, AlwaysCare

Starmount Life Insurance Company and sister company AlwaysCare Benefits have announced that both are now part of Unum, a leading nationwide provider of financial protection benefits at work, including disability, life and supplemental health products. An ideal fit for Unum, … Continue reading

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Strong gains for Texas homes activity – prices

Mortgage rates have edged lower so far this week according to Bankrate.com. It says that the average 30-year FRMs were down Monday to 3.36 per cent, 7 basis points lower than a week ago; 15-year FRMs averaged 2.65 per cent, … Continue reading

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Questions and Answers about Health Benefits

Legislative changes continue to markedly affect the health benefits marketplace. Employers and their workers face challenges on a number of fronts. Along with those challenges come questions that range from current and future requirements of health care reform, to providing … Continue reading

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Company Branding and Structure

In a market place where diversity is commonplace, catering to niches is not only necessary, it is a smart, and profitable strategy. As the U.S. continues to diversify, the real estate industry becomes increasingly fragmented and specialized. However, just like … Continue reading

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Fastest Growing Group on Facebook

This group is for Employers who are looking for key employees for their company. It is also for individuals who are looking to change careers whether it is full time or part time. Here is the URL if you want … Continue reading

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Finances – Keeping Currency Current

In case you missed it, US currency is undergoing a makeover. On April 20th, 2016, Treasury Secretary, Jacob Lew, announced plans to redesign the $5, $10 and $20 note. The redesign started off with the idea to change the face … Continue reading

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