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Letter to the editor: 90% by 2025
School board member and current chair Deanna Kaplan, who is facing a highly competitive campaign for re-election, made…
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Brad Rhodes: In death, the details become essential
By Brad Rhodes In my line of work, I have the unfortunate job of dealing with the passing…
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Brad Rhodes: A life insurance policy is an asset you can sell
By Brad Rhodes Did you know that you have a valuable asset that is often overlooked and may…
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Brad Rhodes: Financial tips to reduce stress
Use these tips to reduce stress: Get serious about your retirement: If your employer matches your 401(k) contributions,…
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Tim Istock: Animal lemons
By Tim Istock So I was out strolling down my driveway yesterday morning past a large, stately oak…
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Buice column — Young farmer continues to produce
When you check out the Clemmons Farmers Market, you’ll see a little bit of everything. I always enjoy…
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Brad Rhodes: Time the stock market to make huge profit
Can you time the stock market? Over the years, many systems and many experts have tried to do…
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Brad Rhodes: Corn farmer analogy
By Brad Rhodes Pretend you are a corn farmer, and it is time to sow your seeds.It’s spring,…
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Brad Rhodes: What if you had a crystal ball?
Can you use a crystal ball to look forward? Ever wonder how different your life might be if…
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Brad Rhodes: Who gets money from your annuity if you die?
If you buy an annuity and die, the insurance company keeps your money. We have all seen and…
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Brad Rhodes: Which to choose — asset protection or speculation?
By Brad Rhodes A broad definition of “safe money” is money you can’t afford to lose. Safe money…
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Buice column: Horsing around on a trip to Kentucky
In Kentucky, it’s all about the horse, of course.If you’re a certain advanced age, you might remember those…
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Pruitt column: Reflections on Sept. 1
I wasn’t too sure how I would feel when Sept. 1 rolled around this year.Probably somewhat nervous as…
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Brad Rhodes: What exactly is an annuity?
By Brad Rhodes I get asked this question a lot. “What is an annuity?” Most people I talk…
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Tim Istock column: Bombing Out
By Tim Istock So, I’ve seen a number of news stories recently involving bomb threats, and while in…
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Titan Tips: How to get the best out of West
Editor’s note: Janie Peterson graduated from West Forsyth in June and is now a freshman at UNC-Chapel Hill.…
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Brad Rhodes: Are you prepared if you’re forced to retire early?
“Since the pandemic was first declared, over 2 million older workers have exited the workforce for good. But,…
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Jim Buice column: Knee therapy includes unexpected twist
In a quest to explore all avenues before considering knee replacement, I found one that appeared to be…
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Brad Rhodes: Do you and Babe Ruth have something in common?
“If you’re worried about running out of money when you retire, then you and the 1920s baseball star…
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Brad Rhodes: Eight important facts about retirement planning
By Brad Rhodes Retirement can mean many different things to many people. For some, it will be a…
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Brad Rhodes: Some reasons why women should consider annuities for retirement
Below are some reasons why women should consider using annuities to create more prosperous, less stressful retirements. If…
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Brad Rhodes: What is a prohibited investment in an IRA?
The IRS restricts specific investment options for an IRA. These restrictions do not allow investment in collectibles, antiques,…
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Marc Pruitt column: They said my tonsils are beautiful
This is my public thank you to the emergency room staff at Novant Health Clemmons Medical Center.It has…
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Brad Rhodes: Use math, science when planning your retirement
First and foremost, I want to let you know that I would never try to sell you on…
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Buice column: Another addition to the COVID count
Like everyone else, I thought I knew a lot about COVID-19 … even though I never had it.That…
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Brad Rhodes: Seven ways to improve 401(k) performance
Improve 401(k) performance with these tips In addition to the below tips, make sure to fully understand asset…
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Tim Istock: Pulling a commercial-grade fast one
By Tim Istock So you’ve all heard the pitch — somebody appears on the radio and tells you…