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Why Life Insurance Should Be Part of Every Entrepreneur’s Business Plan – Life Happens

Savings Corner

Take Mike Jaap , for example, who used the cash value in his policy to keep his small business afloat during the economic crisis in 2008. With permanent life insurance , your policy builds cash value over time, which you can then use in the future for any purpose.

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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When the Great Recession began in 2008/2009, my boss at the time (a Vice President of the company) and her spouse consulted their financial adviser to see what they should do. My grandchildren’s other set of grandparents are just one example. My grandchildren’s other set of grandparents are just one example.

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Holiday Shopping Tips from Personal Finance Commentator Regina Lewis

Nicoles Nickels

Her segments cover economic and consumer trends. For example, a $300 jacket would be contemplated for three days; a couple weeks before buying a $1,400 laptop. Keep it All in the Family: As of 2008, a record 49 million Americans, or 16.1% Regina’s bottom-line: help consumers save time and money. In that vein, Ms.