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New retirement bill means big changes for retirement and 529 plans
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New retirement bill means big changes for retirement and 529 plans

Big changes are likely coming for Americans’ retirement savings. The changes, part of the Secure Act 2.0, were included in the sweeping end-of-year $1.7 trillion spending bill the Senate passed on Thursday. The package’s future now rests in the hands of the House, which is expected to follow Friday’s suit. President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill into law shortly after. The new measures benefit Americans near and far away from retirement, although many provisions will not take immediate effect. Included in the broad retirement package are measures to allow employers to count employees’ student loan payments toward…
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The 7 Best Commodity Stocks to Buy for 2023
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The 7 Best Commodity Stocks to Buy for 2023

While the business news cycle tends to focus on the latest technological innovations, it’s important to consider the best commodity stocks to buy for 2023 as these companies undergird said advancements. As recent geopolitical flashpoints demonstrated, access to critical resources is just as important as the end products they help facilitate. Moving forward, securing supply chains to important industrial and agricultural materials will likely take a priority. Therefore, even with the equity sector absorbing a beating, investors should plan ahead with the best commodity stocks to buy for 2023. Quite simply, this segment commands demand structures that probably won’t ever…
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Oak Court Mall in East Memphis to be put up for auction
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Oak Court Mall in East Memphis to be put up for auction

Oak Court Mall empty sits Thursday, April 2, 2020, in Memphis. Oak Court Mall will be going up for auction at the end of the year, according to a foreclosure notice dated Dec. 6. The mall, located at 4465 Poplar Ave., has struggled to attract and retain tenants in recent years and the owner, Washington Prime Group, filed for bankruptcy last year. The Ohio-based company struggled significantly during the early stages of the pandemic, losing $133.9 million in the first nine months of 2020. Originally opened in 1988, Oak Court Mall is anchored by Macy’s and Dillard’s. The property started…
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Tulum Tacos & Tequila to open in Mineola
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Tulum Tacos & Tequila to open in Mineola

Tulum Tacos & Tequila, a “barefoot-chic” eatery featuring modern Mexican-themed cuisine with flavors from the Yucatan, is opening a 130-seat restaurant on Thursday, Dec. 1, at 230 Jericho Turnpike in Mineola. The menu seems to offer something for every palate. For seafood lovers, there are “classic street tacos” with a “light, healthy twist,” keeping in mind the different preferences of seafood lovers, vegetarians and vegans as well as carnivores. Also on tap: salads, snacks and mix of desserts. And there is an extensive cocktail menu featuring mezcals, tequilas and other spirits. Tulum Tacos & Tequila will be open every late…
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Are Your Patients Searching for a New Doctor?
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Are Your Patients Searching for a New Doctor?

If your patients are not happy with their experience, they may be in the market for a new physician. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Healthcare has historically been behind other industries in providing a patient-focused experience, leaving patients dissatisfied and often in search of a new place to receive care. If you have patients that don’t return after their visit, cancel appointments, no-shows, or patients that call but don’t schedule a visit, it may be time…
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5 big stories you may not have seen in the AJ last week
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5 big stories you may not have seen in the AJ last week

Hey guys! Happy Mondays! We’re hoping to help you start off the new week informed by looking back at some of the biggest news you may have missed. Last week, the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal shared 128 articles in print and across our website, and we understand that some of our best work can easily slip by our readers. Covering everything from the Texas Tech’s homecoming win and the UIL Region 16 marching band contest to horse and burro adoptions, the AJ told a lot of big stories. We get it! It’s hard to read them all — but we want to…
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How To Update Your Compliance Risk Assessment
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How To Update Your Compliance Risk Assessment

Compliance Risk Assessments are critically important in healthcare practices. When utilized correctly, they can save entities from fines, problems, and consequences. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). While almost everyone is familiar with a HIPAA Risk Assessment, many practices have not completed a full Compliance Risk Assessment. A Compliance Risk Assessment is a process for healthcare entities to determine what risks exist, evaluate potential risks and focus resources to address the most significant risks. Compliance Risk Assessments…
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Estate Planning: What is a Fiduciary?
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Estate Planning: What is a Fiduciary?

A fiduciary is a person that must act in your best interests, within the realm of estate planning. In estate planning, the people that you appoint to act as your trustees will have to act as your fiduciaries. The fiduciary relationship requires that person to perform in your best interest. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). When you decide to plan for your future and create your estate plan, you will appoint a variety of individuals to…
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