Business Columns
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Don't let managing your retirement become full-time jobAug 02, 2015 7:11 am - Q: I am 59 and plan to retire next year. My independent financial planner says I am good-to-go. But I want to be able to do more projections and track my cash flow, inve...
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Palatine wellness expert finds herself in pilgrimage to India, TibetAug 02, 2015 6:43 am - Inverness resident Mia Scheid, owner of Palatine-based Fitness Arts, said she had a life-changing trip to India and Tibet. She received a healing bowl, participated in a...
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How to rekindle your career at any ageAug 02, 2015 5:55 am - Female? 50ish, or at least somewhere in the Baby Boomer 51-69 age range? Business owner? Wannabe a business owner? Planning to return to the workforce? Already there? Wh...
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Facebook should scrap its real-name ruleJul 31, 2015 11:00 pm - Hamburg data protection supervisor Johannes Caspar is after Facebook again: He wants it to scrap its real-name-only policy. His demand provides an interesting perspectiv...
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1966 convertible was always loved, but rarely drivenJul 27, 2015 5:45 am - It's hard to know what vehicles will be collectible. The original owner of this 1966 Ford Fairlane XL500, Robert Bruno, took a chance and figured his ride would be desir...
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Work advice: Boxed in by office lunch menuJul 26, 2015 7:35 am - Q: Our department often holds catered lunches for meetings and training. Although I've been with the company seven years, and everyone knows I'm a vegetarian, our lunche...
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Career Coach: Why you shouldn't be happy with 'yes' peopleJul 26, 2015 7:35 am - Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group, once said: "Surround yourself with people who complement your weaknesses and share your passions - success will follow." He wen...
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Taxes not always a big deal with annuity profitsJul 26, 2015 7:00 am - Q: When my mother died in 2010, she left me an annuity. I am retired. My husband and I live on our Social Security and a small pension. I had five years to do something...
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How 7th Heaven guitarist juggles 14 companiesJul 26, 2015 1:00 am - Richard Hofherr, guitarist since 1985 and co-founder of the band 7th Heaven, has packed in 200 shows a year, opened for Bon Jovi and Cheap Trick, written music, and ...
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Getting your social security money's worthJul 25, 2015 1:00 am - How can you get your money's worth out of all that you pay into Social Security? There are things you can do to increase your benefits somewhat, such as defer them. But...