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How to protect parents from financial scams

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When a scam artist called Cameron Huddleston’s mom to tell her to wire money in order to claim a prize, Huddleston had to intercept the calls. Her mom, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, was convinced she had to wire the money as soon as possible.

Legal-Ease: Hourly, salary or independent contractor?

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Some people are paid by the hour, day or week. Other people are paid by the “job”.

Rhodes State receives grant for ag tech education

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LIMA —Rhodes State College has been awarded over a half million dollars to provide high school students with opportunities in educational agriculture technology from the National Science Foundation.

Here’s why leasing an electric vehicle is about to become a lot more popular

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WASHINGTON — Electric vehicle leases are likely to surge beginning April 18, experts say, as new federal restrictions on EV tax credits come into effect.

The Week Ahead: Watching for the balancing act by big banks

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There are banks and then there are systemically important banks. These banks are too-big-to fail. They are required to maintain certain financial buffers to protect depositors from fast moving markets, concentrated bank investments and guard against putting the broader financial system at risk.

Spring housing market ‘stalling’ as record low inventory plagues buyers

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Ron Vlasic, 56, was one of 19 bidders on a $315,000, three-bedroom house in Des Plaines in February.

Are you a first-time homebuyer? Here are expert tips to help you land the...

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Buying a house isn’t easy, especially for the first time.

2023 second-quarter housing trends: Uncertainty prevails

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The first three months of 2023 are in the books, and the quarter generated concern among real estate gurus. Understandably so, given the combination of rising mortgage interest rates, declining home sales and ongoing inventory and affordability issues.

5 tax tips for older adults

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More than half of older taxpayers (57%) are worried they’ll have to pay more taxes this year because of the 5.9% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in 2022, according to a January survey by The Senior Citizens League, a nonpartisan seniors group.

Modern prairie house plan Argent offers luxury floor plan

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EUGENE, ORE. – The Argent is a favorite of homeowners and builders alike. One look at it is easy to see why. The modern prairie exterior is timeless and the floor plan offers the perfect blend of style, functionality, and comfort. The exterior boasts clean lines and an understated elegance that makes it stand out from the crowd. The one-story layout offers 3,065 square feet of living space with every detail carefully considered.