Safe investments and planning for inflation in retirement
Financial planners at IDS urge shifting from lazy money to proactive planning. Inflation erodes purchasing power over time, making careful budgeting, tax efficiency, and estate planning essential. CDs carry risk of losing buying power. fixed annuities offer higher tax deferred gains. Nursing home costs and medical fees underscore the need for comprehensive protection and informed shopping for rates and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IDS Financial Services, Inc
R. Stephen Surbaugh
Surbaugh
Jerry R. Peters
Peters
IRS
Automatic tellers too common in daily life across Mercer County
ATMs, popular since the 1970s, see heavy use in Mercer County with variations by age. Bankers urge PIN caution and security, noting risks from damaged cards and late-hour withdrawals. Incidents include machine damage and dynamite attempts, while some banks like Keystone National Bank do not offer ATM service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Forbes
First National Bank of
Bluefield
Mercer County
Gene Wiley
One Valley Bank
Stafford
Wiley
Brushfork
Airport Square
OWL
Employee assistance programs aid stressed workers and firms
Louise credits her company EAP with balancing a demanding promotion and family needs. IBM and Human Affairs International promote counseling to reduce stress-related work problems, while critics warn EAPs may substitute for proper therapy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Louise
EAP
Andy McCormick
International Business Machines Corp
Purchase
N.Y
Peeenee McCormick
IBM
Alty Co
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Exxon Corp
Honeywell Inc
Boeing Co
Jeff St. Romain
Human Affairs International
Doug Moutonen
Mental Health Care of
Utah
Mottonen
St. Romain
Louisiana
West Virginia forms Jobs Investment Trust Board
R W buzzy Wilkinson of First National Bank of Bluefield joins a 13 member Jobs Investment Trust Board created to oversee a 10 million fund for West Virginia economic development. Members include university presidents, industry leaders, and fund executives with authority to issue loans acquire property create training programs and provide equity financing. Donald E Pierce Jr named executive director of the UMWA Health and Retirement Funds effective July 1 and previously a trustee since 1985.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.W. “Buzzy” Wilkinson
First National Bank of Bluefield
Jobs Investment Trust Board
West Virginia
Neil S. Bucklew
West Virginia University
J. Wade Gilley
Marshall University
Paul Marion
WV State College
Wetzel E.corky
Harvey
Labor District Council
Moncure Chatfield-Taylor
Chatvance Corp
Thomas E. Loehr
Esquire
Mid-Atlantic
Pierce
United Mine Workers of America
President's Commission On Coal
Maid To Order Brings Cleaning Service To Bluefield Area
Bluefield area maid service Maid To Order offers residential and commercial cleaning. Owner Karen Sue Mabe says a team of three to five workers can handle dusting vacuuming windows ovens and basic cleaning in about one and a half to two hours with pricing based on job size. The six-person operation hopes to grow to twenty and can be reached at 325-7661.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Maid To
Karen Sue Mabe
Mabe
Marie
Deposits at ATMs credited same day if before noon
Daily Telegraph staff report that ATM deposits before noon are credited the same business day by local banks, while deposits after noon post the following business day. Customers are credited $200 immediately, though withdrawals reduce the balance and envelopes with no deposit still incur accountability. Bank representatives handle ATM issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Wiley
One Valley Bank
Mercer County
Wiley
Jack Forbes
First National Bank of
Bluefield
Forbes
Job-Seeker Myths to Help You Stay Ahead in Tough Times
A Chicago based outplacement expert debunks myths about finding work. He warns against avoiding firms in layoffs and notes vacancies can arise during downsizing. Resumes alone rarely win interviews, while broad networking often yields results. Listen in first interview and ask targeted questions to learn, not to boss the employer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Challenger
King
Bluefield Virginia and Princeton business license notes
June 16 applications include B B Carpet Service Bluefield for carpet cleaning owned by Robert C Bowman at 1933 Kimball Ave. Royal Castle Bluefield for car wash and dairy bar owned by Valerie Miller at 1000 Highland Ave. D and D Installation Princeton owned by Darrell Mabe for heating and cooling Route 2 Box 457. Building permit actions include Rich Oil Inc at 330 Bluefield Ave to replace signs and sign costs totaling 9 000. Holiday Lodge Briar Motel at 3206 Cumberland Rd to erect a carport for 2 500. First Freewill Baptist Church Edgemont Dr to remodel for fellowship hall costing 1 000. Long Joe Roger Barnett Allstate at 3213 Cumberland Rd for in stall air conditioner costing 1 800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball Ave
Bluefield
Robert C. Bowman
Royal Castle
Highland Ave
Valerie Miller
Princeton
Darrell Mabe
Rich Oil, Inc
Bluefield Ave
Holiday Lodge
Cumberland Road
First Freewill Baptist Church
Edgemont Drive
Fellowship Hall
Long
Joe
Roger Barnett
Allstate
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Greg Jordan
The
Daily Telegraph
Keystone National Bank
Judi Parris
Flat Top National Bank
Good Housekeeping
Associated Press
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