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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

Life Insurance Terms and What Do They Mean

When you’re scanning through options for life insurance and trying to decide which type is right for you, it’s likely that you’ll come across a lot of unfamiliar terms, especially if financial planning isn’t your forte. Luckily there are lots … Continue reading

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Home Flipping starts up again….

The number of single-family home and condos being flipped is growing. In 2015, 5.5 percent of all single-family homes and condo sales – or 179,778 – were flipped that year, up from a 5.3 percent share in 2014. Last year … Continue reading

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Americans are working past the retirement age

Tom Sadowski, 65, of Sterling, VA works from home as he delays his retirement. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) Tom Sadowski, 65, of Sterling, VA works from home as he delays his retirement. Older Americans now shoulder a heavier debt burden, … Continue reading

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The Student Loan Effect: How Debt Impacts Homeownership for Millennials

Freddie Mac’s Insight & Outlook report focuses on the challenges faced by three types of student loan borrowers, and how low down payment mortgage loans could help, or not help, make homeownership possible. “The low homeownership rate among millennials is … Continue reading

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How to protect your jewelry

Jewelry is a valuable investment that warrants proper insurance. Americans spend more tha $70 billion a year on jewelry, with engagment rings accounting for roughly 10% of that figure. While there is no way to insure the sentimental value of such … Continue reading

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Check out this Cave Hotel

Kelebek Hotel in Göreme, Turkey This family-run hotel offers views of—and rooms carved out of—the rock formations known as “fairy chimneys” that define Turkey’s Cappadocia region. Nibble apricots on the terrace or get scrubbed in the hammam. Kelebek Hotel, 90/(0) … Continue reading

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Medicare Advantage surges

Five years into Medicare spending cuts that were supposed to devastate private Medicare options for older Americans, enrollment in private insurance plans through Medicare has shot up by more than 50 percent, confounding experts and partisans alike and providing possible … Continue reading

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Job Search Expectations

Focus on mini-milestones. Although the job offer itself ends up being the most important result from your job search, it’s helpful to break it down even further to stay the course. Even meaningful networking conversations deserve a celebration, whether it’s … Continue reading

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Don’t overlook employee assistance programs

The theme for this month came from a real-world situation that brought home the value of an easily overlooked benefit — employee assistance programs. In fact, I’ve overlooked mentioning EAPs in this column even though management of our EAP service … Continue reading

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Resume Rabbit

After deciding to make a career change, the last thing you need to have happen is for your employer to accidentally find out that you’re looking for a new job. But there are steps you can take to keep your … Continue reading

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