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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/19/2013 09:09 AM
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Mountain Ranch, CA...Are you a business owner and wish you had a clearer vision and plan for the future, better control of your finances, or simply a fix for those nagging problems that impede productivity? Linton Consulting understands the unique challenges that business owners face, we offer services that address operational issues, inventory management, personnel and sales training. We offer a friendly, personal approach to evaluate your business and offer individualized strategies and action plans that can help you achieve your goals. You’ll have professional, hands-on assistance that could make the difference for your business success in the coming year!
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Investment Solutions At Stevenson Wealth Management Wine Social |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 10/21/2013 06:38 PM
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Copperopolis, CA...Last Wednesday evening we had the chance to stop by Copperopolis Town Square and the offices of Stevenson Wealth Management. They were holding one of their "Wine Socials" they have for clients to meed and talk about investing strategies and portfolio management. At this meeting they had representatives from a firm in San Diego who specializes in minimizing risk while returning better than market average returns.
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Calaveras County Real Estate Market Continues to Rebound |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 10/18/2013 12:38 PM
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Calaveras, CA...The average value of homes in Calaveras County continued to increase during the 3rd quarter of this year. According to sales data the Calaveras County Association Realtors (CCAR) reports the stabilizing of our local real estate market values continued to improve by 4.48% this past 3 months. CCAR Administrative Executive, Valerie Moon said the median sell price of a Calaveras County residential property this time last year was $165,000. This year that number has hit $210,000 so far...
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The Malfunctioning U.S. Government ~ From Sabrina Julian Investment Services |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 10/09/2013 11:31 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...The U.S. government is in a shutdown. According to "Google," a shutdown is "a closure of a factory or system, typically a temporary closure due to a malfunction or for maintenance." Based on this definition, when we look at what has transpired in Washington, it's clear that there's a malfunction in the government. The two primary political parties are involved in another fiscal fist fight over federal spending, the debt ceiling and, indirectly, The Affordable Care Act (also referred to as ObamaCare). Beginning on October 1st, for the eighteenth time since 1976, Congress's inability to pass a budget and fund government operations has resulted in the shutdown of non-essential government operations. Despite fairly lame overtures by both parties to come to some type of agreement, the primary issue at hand is ObamaCare. The Republicans wish to delay, alter or repeal President Obama's hallmark initiative, while Democrats have asked for budget talks to continue without strings attached...
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Your Annual Financial To-Do List Things you can do before & for 2014. ~ Provided by Sabrina Julian |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 10/03/2013 01:47 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...What financial, business or life priorities do you need to address for 2014? Now is a good time to think about the investing, saving or budgeting methods you could employ toward specific objectives. Some year-end financial moves may prove crucial to the pursuit of those goals as well.
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Things to Consider With and Inherited IRA ~ Presented by Sabrina Julian |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 08/30/2013 09:48 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...Be sure you understand your options. When the owner of an IRA passes away, his or her heirs must be aware of the rules and regulations affecting the inherited IRA. Ignorance could lead you straight toward a tax disaster...
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Mayle Johnson Has Joined Wells Fargo |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 08/29/2013 11:13 PM
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Calaveras County, CA..Mayle Johnson has joined the top-notch team of local Wells Fargo Home Mortgage professionals. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned homeowner or a savvy real estate investor, I'll work with you, from applicaiton to closing and beyond, helping you make informed home financing decisions.
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Setting Up Your Estate to Minimize Probate Provided by Sabrina Julian |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 05/07/2013 09:41 AM
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Angels Camp, CA...Probate subtly reduces the value of many estates. It can take more than a year in some cases, and attorney's fees, appraiser's fees and court costs may eat up as much as 5% of a decedent's accumulated assets. Think tens of thousands of dollars, perhaps more. What do those fees pay for? In many cases, routine clerical work. Few estates require more than that. Heirs of small, five-figure estates may be allowed to claim property through affidavit, but this convenience isn't extended for larger estates...
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The Inflation Investment You’ve Never Heard Of ~By Cory Burnell, MBA, CFA |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/06/2013 04:18 PM
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Valley Springs, CA...Many investors are concerned about the risk of increased inflation in light of the Federal Reserve’s unprecedented balance sheet expansion from $900 billion to $3.1 trillion since 2008. This concern is warranted and begs the question how to invest to profit from inflation and protect one’s purchasing power. The most common answers are to invest in commodities such as precious metals, oil, gasoline, agriculture, etc., or Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS), and while these may be good answers are there any others? I’m glad you asked, because there’s one you’ve probably never considered. Senior secured floating rate loans (a.k.a. “Bank Loans”) have historically offered a relatively high correlation with inflation along with attractive returns. For example, in the 10-year period ended 9/30/2012 the Morningstar Bank Loan category had a 0.37 correlation with inflation while the DJ-UBS Commodity Index only provided a 0.24 correlation. Interestingly, U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS), typically purchased by investors to hedge inflation risks, only provided a 0.07 correlation with inflation.*
*Courtesy of DWS Investments
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Cory Burnell, attends LPL Financial National Conference Focused on Bringing Value to Investors |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 08/31/2012 07:21 AM
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Valley Springs, CA...Valley Springs, CA --8/29/12-- Cory Burnell, CFA from BluePrint Wealth Partners recently attended focus12, a leading financial services industry conference hosted by LPL Financial, the nation’s number one independent broker-dealer.* Held in San Diego, August 19 to 22, focus12 was one of the industry’s premier sales and education events for financial professionals. Approximately 5,000 attendees from around the country assembled for the opportunity to learn new strategies and skills, expand knowledge in numerous product areas, and network with peers and industry experts. They also heard from influential speakers who addressed current events and financial industry trends. The speakers included Christopher Dodd, former U.S. Senator and chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America; Zanny Minton-Beddoes, economic editor for The Economist; and James Cameron, noted screenwriter, producer and director....
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