Personal & Financial Strategies
Seven Strategies for Saving

Seven Strategies for Saving


Are you financially prepared for the future? Failing to save enough money could impact the quality of your retirement or your ability to recover from disaster. David Zierke, State Farm agent, offers some helpful ideas for stashing cash.

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Employee or Independent Contractor?

Many businesses are relying on contract workers to get things done and reduce overhead expenses. But does your contractor qualify as an employee? Jennifer Lollino of Sickich LLP explains.

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A Personal Umbrella for a Rainy Day

Lisa Mawyer, State Farm agent, discusses a variety of applications for insurance, and why these services can be so valuable when trouble arises.

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Spring is a great time to review your financial goals and update your long-term strategies.

Spring’s A Great Time to Review Financial Goals

Do you remember the last time you reviewed your financial goals and your portfolio? Matthew Henry of Sikich Financial suggests a few ways to improve your investments by reevaluating your goals.

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Finding Yield Amid Low Interest Rates

When interest rates are at historic lows, investors need to reexamine their short- and long-term needs. Jeffry Trad, of Midland Financial Strategies, suggests several questions investors should consider.

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Personal & Financial Strategies NEWS & EVENTS
Chautauqua Coming to Midway Village

FROM MIDWAY VILLAGE MUSEUM: ROCKFORD — Join Midway Village in celebrating early 1900s Americana inside this historic setting. The annual “1900 America: Chautauqua Celebration” runs Saturday and Sunday, June 9…
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RAM’s Rockford Midwestern Opens Soon

FROM ROCKFORD ART MUSEUM: ROCKFORD — The biennial Rockford Midwestern exhibit at Rockford Art Museum opens May 18. Here are some details on this year’s show. 2012 ROCKFORD MIDWESTERN |…
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Beloit Health Sponsors Diabetes Education

FROM BELOIT HEALTH SYSTEM: BELOIT — If you are a Diabetic, are you as healthy as you can be? Beloit Health System is offering their Diabetes Self-Management Program to help…
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