Should you consolidate retirement accounts?
One of the rewards for working over several decades is the ability to contribute to tax-advantaged retirement accounts, which can help provide …
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Rickie Caswell, AAMS Financial Advisor
Edwards Jones | 10/12/22 |
What is one job you could never imagine doing?
Hairdresser.
-Sam Guess
Large animal vet.
-Beverly Holsinger
Anything with heights. No way!
-Jessica Goodson
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Benton County Enterprise Staff
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10/5/22
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Last weekend I looked in my living room to see five of my grandchildren with their heads down looking at different electronic devices. I grabbed a couple of games and told them to put …
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Anita Campbell
County Reporter | 10/5/22 |
How should you pay for short-term financial goals?
As you go through life, you will likely have long- and short-term financial goals. But how will your strategies for meeting your long-term …
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Rickie Caswell, AAMS Financial Advisor
Edwards Jones | 10/5/22 |
What is your favorite fall scent?
Anything with cinnamon.
-Elizabeth Carter
Pumpkin spice.
-Pat Meister
Apples and cinnamon.
-Logan McDaniel
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Benton County Enterprise Staff
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9/29/22
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Ran across an article on “Death With Dignity.” Used to be called “Right To Die.” New York is the latest state working to turn it into law. In Canada, any doctor …
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James Mahlon White
Publisher | 9/29/22 |
What should Alzheimer’s caregivers know?
If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, or is starting to show symptoms, you will face some …
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Rickie Caswell, AAMS Financial Advisor
Edwards Jones | 9/29/22 |
What is your favorite pizza?
Pepperoni!
-Lane Johnson
Pineapple, ham & bacon!
-Emily Felix
Anything from Calgaro's! Best I've ever had!
-Cory Rice
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Benton County Enterprise Staff
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9/21/22
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Among phone calls this morning was a gentleman who wanted to know how Warsaw got its name. The answer could be summed up in two words. Nobody knows. Grandfather White had two theories. The misery and …
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James Mahlon White
Publisher | 9/21/22 |
Failure to plan: Is it planning to fail?
Benjamin Franklin once said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” But as you chart your financial course, what steps should …
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Rickie Caswell, AAMS Financial Advisor
Edwards Jones | 9/21/22 |
Dear Editor,
Let’s be honest here, Missouri cannot afford to vote for Trudy Busch Valentine.
Valentine is in lockstep with Joe Biden and the Democratic regime that have …
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9/21/22
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What is your least favorite yard chore?
Picking up walnuts.
-Eddie Simons
Cleaning up trash.
-Rusty Johnson
Raking leaves.
-Rhonda Davis
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Benton County Enterprise Staff
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9/14/22
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Every time I drive Highway 7 between Warsaw and Clinton (which is often) there is some new building going up. A home, store or an RV Park. Maybe Warsaw and Clinton will each annex half of it. On the …
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James Mahlon White
Publisher | 9/14/22 |
Should you stick with index-based investments?
You may have heard that you can simplify your investment strategy just by owning index-based or passive investments. But is this a good …
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Rickie Caswell, AAMS Financial Advisor
Edwards Jones | 9/14/22 |
What is the strangest thing in your refrigerator?
15 year old moonshine.
-Ron Metcalfe
Emu oil.
-Tish Corbridge
5 year old government cheese.
-Tammy Whitaker
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Benton County Enterprise Staff
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9/7/22
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What strange things are going on. Read where a singer from New York sued a Phoenix hotel saying she was bitten 1,500 times by bed bugs. DDT used to keep these things under control, but was banned …
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James Mahlon White
Publisher | 9/7/22 |
Look closely at open enrollment choices
Once again, it’s the season for football games and back-to-school activities. And if you work for a medium-size or large employer, it will soon …
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Rickie Caswell, AAMS Financial Advisor
Edwards Jones | 9/7/22 |
What are your plans for Labor Day weekend?
Spend time with family and maybe go dove hunting.
-Gage Kee
I'll have the shop open so people can have fun!
-Kim Pearcy
Hang …
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Benton County Enterprise Staff
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8/31/22
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Attending the Missouri State Fair has always been an end of the summer activity for my family since as long as I can remember, however, this year was one I will never forget.
Three of my …
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Anita Campbell
County Reporter | 8/31/22 |
When should you adjust your investment mix?
There are no shortcuts to investment success — you need to establish a long-term strategy and stick with it. This means you’ll …
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Rickie Caswell, AAMS Financial Advisor
Edwards Jones | 8/31/22 |
What is your favorite music to dance to?
80's, but it has to have a beat.
-Cathy Case
AC/DC, I'm old school.
-Danny White
I like to shake, but I like country too.
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8/24/22
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Dear Editor,
Someone stole my little black rescue dog, Ranger and Miss Brown, the female across the street; taking them to Warsaw and dumping them near the rehab center. Some pond scum …
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8/24/22
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Have you ever noticed that two places the weather seems to change are between Tightwad and Garden City? It will be raining on one side of those places and dry on the other. I’d forgotten about …
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James Mahlon White
Publisher | 8/24/22 |
Are you properly insured?
You probably won’t see it on your calendar, but September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. And it is indeed important to be aware of the importance of life …
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Rickie Caswell, AAMS Financial Advisor
Edwards Jones | 8/24/22 |
Will the KC Chiefs be "better", "as good" or "worse" than they were last year?
Better, in my opinion. O-line, better. WR, better. Defense, better.
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Benton County Enterprise Staff
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8/19/22
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