Roth IRA: A no brainer amid spiraling debt
Joe Plemon argues locking in today’s tax rates via a Roth IRA shields retirement income from future tax hikes. He contrasts Roth with traditional IRAs, cites national debt growth toward 16 trillion, and warns Congress may raise taxes. Email questions to joeplemon hotmail.com.
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Five Ways To Handle Medical Billing Problems
Consumer Reports notes doctors can be allies in disputes as medical inflation grows. Five approaches cover precare talks, reviewing big bills, resolving between doctor and insurer, planning elective procedures, and securing written cost quotes for clarity and leverage.
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John Santa
Yonkers
N.Y
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Carbondale library hosts free Quicken workshops
Carbondale Public Library offers free Quicken sessions led by CPA Leslie P Williams. Attendees may join introductory or advanced workshops across several dates in April and May at 405 W Main St with parking behind Monroe Street. Call 618 457 0354 to reserve.
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Carbondale Public Library
Leslie P Williams
Main Street
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Hog market report from Peoria Stockyards
Hogs trading moderately active at Peoria Stockyards with barrows and gilts steady. 1-2 240-260 lb at 55.50 to 56.00, 2-3 270-290 lb at 54.00 to 55.50. Sows steady across weights from 52.00 to 55.00. Boars: over 300 lb 20.00, under 300 lb 31.00. Associated Press.
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Dillard's
Metlife
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Safeway
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Associated Press
Grain futures slip at Chicago Board of Trade
Grain futures mostly declined at the Chicago Board of Trade with May wheat down 18.75 cents to 6.3925 a bushel and May corn down 1.50 cents to 6.5675, May oats slipping 1 cent to 3.35, while May soybeans rose 2.75 cents to 14.1950 a bushel.
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Chicago Board of Trade
FDA warns of second Avastin counterfeit found in U S
The FDA says a second counterfeit version of the cancer drug Avastin has appeared in the United States packaged as Altuzan, the Turkish brand. The fake vials lack Avastin’s active ingredient and are used for colon, lung, kidney, and brain cancers. No deaths linked to the counterfeits have been reported.
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