Dr. Harold Wong For many, most of their liquid assets are inside their traditional IRA or 401(k). However, this is a mistake, because you are creating a ticking tax time bomb. Example: An engineer, age 35, contributes $10,000 a year to his IRA and/or 401(k) each year. He’s in a 25% tax bracket and saves…
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Features, February 2025
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook The kitchen is the heart of the home and a popular choice for remodeling. Is it time to show yours some love? Some people choose to do a kitchen remodel when they first buy a home or when it’s about 10 to 20 years old, or do minor updates along the way. The…
Features, February 2025
Purge Clothing to Sell
Kim Kubsch Once you have purged your clothing items out, separate them into three categories. Sell Individually: Brand names and highly sought-after pieces that someone may search for specifically. Examples include designer handbags, expensive coats, limited edition dresses, and hard-to-find shoes. Consignment: Mid-range brand names and good-quality pieces that are still in season and on…
Features, February 2025
Resolutions for Online Safety
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As the new year begins, it’s a time for resolutions and extending the commitments to your digital life. Maintaining online privacy and security is especially important in today’s interconnected world. Here’s a simple guide to help you clean up and protect your online presence in 2025: Review Your Accounts.…
Features, February 2025
Jacquie’s Corner: How Smart Is Your Smartphone?
Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt We all survived the days before smartphones were invented. Alexander Graham Bell is shaking his head and hopefully looking down on us saying, “I guess I created a monster. No, I created and invented the telephone—a smart way to communicate with others, to call someone to say, ‘Hi, I was thinking of…
Features, February 2025
In Passing – February 2025
Charlie Broughton Charles Melvin Broughton, age 80, of Emden, Mo., passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at Shelbina Villa Lifecare in Shelbina, Mo. Charlie was born July 24, 1944, in Hannibal, Mo., the son of Joseph Melvin and Grace Loy (Hawkins) Broughton. He was united in marriage to Donna Kay King on July 18, 1964,…