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Change the way you think about taxes

Posted by Charles Howell on Thursday, 02 December 2010 in Financial Column

Every year millions of people who prepare and file their tax return get a refund check. This annual filing obligation, along with millions spent on advertising tax preparation to get a fast refund, gives the perception that a tax refund check is a good thing. Many taxpayers get so caught up...

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Change the way you think about death and taxes

Posted by Charles Howell on Wednesday, 03 November 2010 in Financial Column

Who hasn’t heard the old cliché that the only two things in life you can’t escape are death and taxes? If you have never questioned this statement, then you have accepted the fact that you are going to be taxed to death. Well at least I can help you avoid one...

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Change the way you think about your spouse

Posted by Charles Howell on Thursday, 30 September 2010 in Financial Column

Many of us remember the most infamous wedding vow, “Till death do us part.” But exactly what happens to the surviving spouse after your death? Most often we leave the surviving spouse the gift of poverty, a substantial reduction in income and debts that will certainly wipe out any remaining savings....

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Change the way you think about your money

Posted by Charles Howell on Saturday, 04 September 2010 in Financial Column

Every day I educate people how to responsibly protect and preserve their money, and during this process I have discovered that people are afraid to take control of their money. Many stay in their same comfort zone and have justified every excuse for failure. You need to change the way you...

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Change the way you think about life

Posted by Charles Howell on Sunday, 01 August 2010 in Financial Column

If you are going to walk this long journey of life, you better make sure you’re wearing the right pair of shoes. Selecting the right pair of shoes is not just based on comfort and style but on understanding that not everyone’s feet are the same size or width. The same...

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Change the way you think about today

Posted by Charles Howell on Thursday, 01 July 2010 in Financial Column

Live each day like it is your last; one day you’ll be right. In the meantime, you never know if tomorrow will be better or worse than today. We hope for a better day, but that is not what always comes. Here are days we all should try to avoid. 1....

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Change the way you think about LTC Insurance

Posted by Charles Howell on Wednesday, 02 June 2010 in Financial Column

No matter how young you are, you must realize this simple fact: You get long-term care insurance based on your health, not your money. You need to change the way you think. Acknowledge and then clear your mind of the very common, incorrect, preconceived and irrelevant beliefs listed below. 1. Only...

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Change the way you think about Social Security

Posted by Charles Howell on Saturday, 01 May 2010 in Financial Column

In life, we need to make the most of every financial decision. Making the right decisions when it comes to your Social Security is one of the most important. What action you decide to take at age 58, 62, 65 or 70 will significantly impact your family’s finances and lifestyle. Too...

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Change the way you think about Medicare

Posted by Charles Howell on Thursday, 01 April 2010 in Financial Column

Are you one of the 250,000 Americans making decisions about Medicare this year? If so, you need to change the way you think to prevent falling into these avoidable and costly Medicare traps. 1. I won’t have co-pays, fees or health insurance costs when I turn 65.Remember, you get what you...

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Change the way you think about taxes

Posted by Charles Howell on Tuesday, 02 March 2010 in Financial Column

Every year millions of people who prepare and file their tax return get a refund check. This annual filing obligation, along with millions spent on advertising tax preparation to get a fast refund, gives the perception that a tax refund check is a good thing. Many taxpayers get so caught up...

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