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Come sale away

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I’ve never been fond of boats or horses. The reason I’m not a boat fan is because I’m a 38-year-old man who can’t swim.

And I don’t want to get into the horse thing right now. I’m still working through that with my counselor. Let’s just say it happened back in 2009 on a rainy spring day in Arizona and I...

The safety of annuity products

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Your guide to a secure financial future



When it comes to planning for a secure financial future, annuity products can play a significant role. Let’s explore the safety aspects of annuities in a simple and friendly manner. Understanding the safety features of annuities can help you make informed decisions about your financial well-being.

What are Annuities? An annuity is a financial product designed to provide a steady stream of income over a specified period or for the rest of your life or to be a vessel holding accumulated assets.  Annuities holding assets pay a minimum amount of interest, currently rates are increasing, some as high as 5-6%.

It serves as a valuable tool for...

A little bit lower now

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Using decapitalization as a writing style

As soon as I wrote a column on Caps Lock, the lowercase, aka “minuscule” letters, demanded an essay of their own. The irony is that both of my Apple keyboards have decapitalized the command keys, leaving Caps Lock in a minor key.

I’m sure the first topic that comes to mind is the American poet E.E. Cummings. Edward Estlin Cummings (you can see why he went with “E.E.”) often wrote in all lowercase letters, played with spacing and challenged traditional punctuation rules. Cummings took full advantage of his poetic license but didn’t always write exclusively in lowercase.

Contrary to popular belief, Cummings didn’t even write his...

Embrace retirement with confidence

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How annuities can fulfill your financial needs

Retirement marks a significant milestone in life but also brings a unique set of financial challenges. As retirees, we understand the importance of finding solutions that address our specific needs and pain points.

In this article, we’ll delve into the world of annuities and explore how they can be the answer you’ve been searching for. With an intimate understanding of your concerns, this article will showcase the empowering benefits of annuities and demonstrate how they can transform your retirement portfolio, allowing you to enjoy your golden years with confidence and financial peace of mind.

1.   Addressing the Need for Reliable...

Finding answers in a summer barbe-query

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One thing I’m ready for this summer is an outdoor barbecue. I especially prefer when my friend Noah is in charge of the grilling duties. I mostly like it because I don’t have to do anything other than stand near the meat while saying things like, “Let’s throw another shrimp on the barbie!”


This got me wondering: is it “barbeque” or “barbecue”? Where does this strange word come from? How do they get Lay’s Barbecue-flavored chips to taste so darn good?

 

Interestingly, Lay’s prefers “barbecue” in its regular barbecue chips, yet its slightly-more-specific flavors are called “Hickory BBQ” and “Mesquite BBQ.” “Hickory” and “Mesquite,” of...

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