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The $15 minimum wage will kill jobs.

Posted on June 1, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

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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Retirement Planning Made Simple

Posted on March 8, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Many people looking towards retirement are finding how much things have changed through the years. Clients’ time horizon until retirement is just one of the factors they need to review along with estimating how much they may need to retire. … Continue reading →

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11 Reasons why you should move to Texas

Posted on April 27, 2014 by robertjrussellcompanies

By now you’ve probably heard that more people are moving to Texas than to any other state. All anybody wants to talk about is how Texas has it all and you should jump on the bandwagon. Maybe you should. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Minorities ill-prepared for retirement

Posted on December 13, 2013 by robertjrussellcompanies

Minorities, especially Latinos, are not saving enough for retirement and are less likely to be covered by an employer-sponsored retirement plan than white workers, according to a study by the National Institute on Retirement Security.The study also found that minority … Continue reading →

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Weekly News Update

Posted on May 15, 2013 by robertjrussellcompanies

Last week was a light calendar for regular economic reports, however the week was not without significant news. Specifically, the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached its highest point in history last Thursday, hitting a high of 15,144.83. It then followed … Continue reading →

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