Wise investors won’t try to outsmart the market…they’ll buy index funds for the long term and they’ll diversify. – John C. Bogle

 

Take Advantage of Your Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan

Employer-sponsored qualified retirement plans such as 401(k)s are some of the most powerful retirement savings tools available. If your employer offers such a plan and you’re not participating in it, you should be. Read more here.

Questions About Long Term Care

What is long term care and why is it important to plan for it? Should you buy long term care insurance? Read more here.

Photo of the Week

This month Brandy Ward spent several days volunteering at the 50th annual Bates County Fair in her home town Butler, MO. The fair helps to showcase youth leadership and talents as well as promote agricultural education. Brandy has served on the fair’s board of directors for 6 years and was the 2010 Bates County Fair Queen!

 

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