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Don’t leave your IRA to the IRS

Don’t leave your IRA to the IRS

If you’ve invested in an IRA for many decades, it may well turn into a key source of income for your retirement. Still, you might not deplete your IRA in your lifetime, especially if you also have a pension or a 401(k) and other investment income. So, if your IRA still has sizable assets after your passing, it would likely end up in your estate plan. If you leave your IRA to grown children or other family members, could they be hit with a big tax bill? 10/25/2023 09:00 AM

Capital Highlights

Capital Highlights

Abbott ties voucher passage to teacher pay, school funding Gov. Greg Abbott, just hours after the Senate initially approved a school voucher measure, said he would add teacher raises and increased public school funding to the ongoing special session agenda if the Texas Legislature passes his voucher plan, the Texas Tribune reported. 10/18/2023 09:00 AM

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

We are members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), Western Bowie County Retired Teachers Association (WBCRTA) Chapter proudly serving ISD’s – Dekalb, Hooks, Hubbard, Leary, Malta, Maud, New Boston, Red Lick, Redwater, and Simms. 10/18/2023 09:00 AM

All cheers-no jeers

All cheers-no jeers

There is a lot of “good stuff” and “God stuff” going on in our little neck of the woods these days, so I wanted to take this space to throw out some info and some kudos to those involved. 10/18/2023 09:00 AM

Start moving toward retirement security

Start moving toward retirement security

It’s not as well-known as Halloween, but National Retirement Security week happens every October – the third week, to be precise — and while it doesn’t involve ghosts and goblins, it does deal with something even more frightening: the risk of not being able to enjoy a comfortable retirement. Through various events, this occasion highlights ideas about building retirement security. What steps can you take? 10/18/2023 09:00 AM

Capital Highlights

Capital Highlights

For the 30th consecutive month Texas showed job growth, reaching just under 14 million jobs and outpacing the nation in its annual rate of employment growth, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. 10/11/2023 09:00 AM

There’s a promise coming down that dusty road

There’s a promise coming down that dusty road

I am not afraid to say that sometimes filling this space can be difficult. Some events that happen in our community are just hard to write about. 10/11/2023 09:00 AM

Capital Highlights

Capital Highlights

Special session to begin on Oct. 9 Gov. Greg Abbott issued a letter to legislative leaders indicating a special session will begin on Oct. 9 dealing with what he has called “school choice” but is more widely known as vouchers. 10/04/2023 09:00 AM

Twelve things that are true about God

Twelve things that are true about God

This week is a big week for me! It is Oktoberfest week, but it is also my BIRTHDAY!!! 10/04/2023 09:00 AM

Cookies by the Dozen

Cookies by the Dozen

I hesitate to share this with you as I have only told maybe two other people. And I haven’t even told my family. But here it is; this could help you not waste a dozen expensive cookies like I did. 10/04/2023 09:00 AM

Second verse, same as the first

Second verse, same as the first

I want to expand on a recurring topic from here in this space in recent weeks, and I believe the need to continue the subject is born from the fact that we need to keep hearing it. 10/04/2023 09:00 AM

What should you ask a financial advisor?

What should you ask a financial advisor?

Managing your finances and investing for your future are important tasks — and they can be challenging. But you don’t have to go it alone. Many people benefit from working with a financial advisor, someone who knows their needs and goals and makes appropriate recommendations. If you’re considering getting some help, you’ll want to ensure a particular financial advisor is right for you, so it’s a good idea to ask questions. 10/04/2023 09:00 AM

Capital Highlights

Capital Highlights

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