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Does early retirement add up for you?
By Steve Littfin |
| Historically, Americans have targeted age 65 for retirement largely because past Social Security laws allowed for full benefits only at age 65. But according to the Bureau of Labor, recent years have seen the average retirement age of Americans drop to 63. Trends suggest retirement age will continue lower as more Baby Boomers approach the end of their formal careers... (Full Article) |
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KPS: The future looks solid
By Elizabeth Anne Gilje, President, KPS Health Plans |
| KPS Health Plans embraced the challenges of 2001 with fresh financial strength, solid community support, renewed relationships with Kitsap and Olympic peninsula physicians, and the talent and energy of a lean staff and new executive team... (Full Article) |
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Do you have disaster plan?
By Judy Bell |
| The events of September 11 as well as the natural disasters we have faced, such as the recent 6.8 earthquake, illustrate the need for a well thought out and implemented disaster plan. Take the following Employee Preparedness Test and see where your business ranks in being ready for the unexpected... (Full Article) |
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Bainbridge Island asking voters to fund more open space
By Kevin Dwyer |
| Residents of bucolic Bainbridge Island have always had a soft spot in theirs hearts for preserving open space... (Full Article) |
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Business Insurance: The unknown issues
By Sharon McAffee |
| The insurance industry is truly a complex one. Individuals and business owners know they need it, but a good part of the time aren’t sure what they are getting. It is up to the insurance agent to advise the client and the agent only finds out about their needs by asking questions and listening... (Full Article) |
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Finding “Safe Harbor” investment strategies
By Ed Stern, Managing Director, U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray |
| In these uncertain times filled with events seemingly beyond our individual control, what is an investor to do? Talk of recession, waning consumer confidence, growing unemployment and now catastrophic international events affecting global markets hits one like a deer caught in the headlights, so to speak... (Full Article) |
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Are mutual funds right for you?
By Don Soderquist, Waddell & Reed |
| Mutual funds offer investors choice and diversity. A primary advantage of mutual funds is that they offer investors benefits that would be difficult to achieve individually, such as accessibility, redeemability, professional management and diversification... (Full Article) |
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Don’t let volatility keep you out of the market!
By Bill Richardson |
| If you invest in stocks, you may have had a bumpy ride over the past year or so. In fact, the numbers haven’t been real pretty. Let’s take a look at them... (Full Article) |
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Contingency plans crucial for business
By Terry Lynn |
| In light of the Sept. 11 attack on America, businesses of all sizes need to access and implement contingency plans for their business. Preparation minimizes worrying and confusion and can ultimately protect your business’s survival. The last thing you want to do is scramble. Now is the time to specifically define your plans and discuss it with your staff... (Full Article) |
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Get Connected set for Oct. 24 |
| Wednesday October 24 is the date of the second annual Get Connected event which is sponsored by the Kitsap Regional Economic Development Council (KREDC) in cooperation with Olympic College and the West Sound Technology Professional’s Association... (Full Article) |
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PNW Bank realigns financial services |
| Pacific Northwest Bancorp, the holding company that owns the 55 branches of Pacific Northwest Bank — including four in Kitsap County and one in Gig Harbor — has announced the realignment and restructuring of its retail banking activities... (Full Article) |
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What size nest egg will you need?
By Marie E. Buckner |
| You are planning for your retirement and are wondering what is the “right” size nest egg for you to live comfortably. What factors are to be taken into consideration to help you determine that? Where do you turn... (Full Article) |
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RV Associates wins Home Depot job |
| RV Associates, a Port Orchard civil contractor, was recently selected to be the site contractor for the new Home Depot store being built on Burnham Drive in Gig Harbor, which is located just across the Kitsap-Pierce county line... (Full Article) |
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