Seven Tips for Asking a Pay Raise
Practical guidance from Joe Plemon on securing a pay raise. Focus on company criteria, align accomplishments, and time the request with business strength. Prepare responses for yes or no, rehearse, and stay flexible with compensation options while planning for future raises. Maintain professionalism and gratitude throughout the process.
Flood insurance explained for homeowners and businesses
The piece explains flood risk and NFIP eligibility, noting many in Southern Illinois overlook flood insurance. It covers what policies pay, limits for residential and commercial properties, basements exclusions, premiums by risk, and advice to consider coverage after disasters like the Japan tsunami. It cites Bill Oliver and State Farm’s Wetzel.
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New York Stock Prices for NYSE Listed Stocks
NYSE listed stocks closing prices show small shifts across many major names including AT&T, ExxonMobil, Apple, Boeing, Chevron, Coca Cola, IBM, JPMorganChase, Pfizer, Walmart, Wells Fargo and more. Market watch notes indicate mixed gains and losses with notable movements in sectors such as technology, energy, and financials.
Hog prices at Peoria Stockyards steady to higher
Hogs trading moderately active with barrows and gilts up about 1.00. 230-260 lb hogs bring 62.50 to 63.00, 270-280 lb hogs 61.00 to 62.50. Sows mostly steady with 300-400 lb at 52.00, 400-500 lb at 52.00, 500-700 lb at 56.00. Boars over 300 lb 21.00, under 300 lb 35.00.
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Grain futures mixed on Chicago Board of Trade
Wheat for May delivery fell 6.75 cents to 7.5275 a bushel while May corn rose 3 cents to 7.5550 a bushel. May oats declined 4.25 cents to 3.8675 a bushel and soybeans for May delivery gained 3.75 cents to 13.3350 a bushel.
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