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Set Your Kids Up for Success by Gifting Stock

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Here’s a slap from the retirement belt. It’s one I’m sure rings true across all parts of the country.

A close friend was venting to me the other day about his daughter and what he called her “complete lack of money understanding.”

Before he even got started with the details, I asked, “Were we any different?”

He said, “Hear me out… She’s getting married. My wife and I have offered them the option of a big wedding or a down payment on a house. We would even pay the closing costs.”

OK, I know just about everyone reading this has either been in this …read more […]

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Rural Hawaii communities face various volcano threats

In the weeks since Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano began erupting, dozens of homes have burned from oozing lava, people have fled their homes and plumes of steam from the summit have shot skyward, prompting officials to distribute face masks to protect against ash particles. Lava flows have grown more vigorous in recent days and there’s concern more homes may burn and more evacuations may be ordered. …read more […]

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Duterte Says Philippines Won’t Oppose China on Sea Activity

Philippine’s President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated that he would not provoke China into a war following reports that the Chinese military landed long-range bombers on an airport in the South China Sea. “You know they have the planes, not stationed in Spratly but near the provinces facing — Chinese provinces facing the Spratly and the China Sea. Facing criticism over his apparent inaction on China’s increasing military activity in the South China Sea, Duterte questioned where his country would end up should war erupt in the region. …read more […]