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Crop of the week: Lolla Rosa
-Lolla Rosa is a deeply curled loose leaf lettuce variety with heavily frilled green leaves that have magenta-red edges. It is typically used as an addition to spring mix salads which is made up of several carefully selected baby lettuces and greens that...
Don't skimp on homeowners insurance
Insurance coverage is usually not at the top of the list subjects you like to discuss at your favorite social event or while watching football with your buddies. However, when you need it you want it to be right. Unfortunately, sometimes it takes...
Crop of the week: Red romaine lettuce
-Romaine lettuce had its start as a Mediterranean weed. As early as 55 B.C., romaine lettuce was served on the tables of Persian kings and praised for its medicinal values. Egyptian tombs reveal paintings of lettuce with long, pointed leaves, resembling...
Traditional or Roth: Which account is right for you?
Because both Roth IRAs and traditional IRAs present compelling advantages, individual circumstances typically determine which choice is best for a given investor. The decision requires a careful analysis of eligibility rules, tax issues, distribution...
Crop of the week: Escarole
-Escarole originated in Europe and is widely distributed. From a very early period, it was used as a vegetable by the Egyptians and Greeks. Ovid mentions it in his tale of Philemon and Baucis, and the Roman Pliny states it was eaten in his time (23-79...
Keep your business in business after natural disaster
Reacting to a natural disaster or emergency not only means ensuring the immediate safety of employees, but also planning how the business will continue to function in the aftermath. Even if your business is not located in an area that is a likely...
Inflation adjustments for 2008 widen tax brackets
For 2008, personal exemptions and standard deductions will rise, tax brackets will widen and workers will be able to save more for retirement as a result of inflation adjustments recently announced by the Internal Revenue Service. By law, the...
What to do when you can’t make your mortgage payment
Owning a home is the American Dream, but unfortunately, that dream can sometimes turn into a nightmare. Houses are being repossessed at record rates. In fact, according to RealtyTrac, more than 223,000 properties entered foreclosure this past...
Crop of the week: Red leaf lettuce
-Good-quality red leaf lettuce will have fairly large, loose heads and thick, "crumpled" leaves. The leaves will be medium to dark-red at the ends. The rest of the leaves will be medium- to dark-green blending to nearly white ribs or veins. Scratch the...
Long-term strategies for managing volatility
When the stock market exhibits more than the usual short-term ups and downs, investors’ thoughts typically turn to managing risk. Although it is usually not desirable to eliminate risk, there are strategies that may help to manage the volatility of...
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