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Upcoming Florida senate leader Joe Negron shows sense of humor

State Senator Joe Negron (R-Palm City), who is president designate of the Florida Senate for the 2016-2018 term, told an amusing anecdote about a teen-age prank to make a point

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George Lemieux, Joe Negron, Broward Workshop
3 Ways the IRS Pays You to Save

Tired of just giving money to the IRS? Get some back with these three programs. The best part? They’re based on things that’ll save you money, and even help you

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Courtney Crush honored as Fort Lauderdale Downtowner of the Year

Courtney Crush, a land use attorney and longtime community leader, was honored as the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce’s Downtowner of the Year on Thursday. Both the city of Fort Lauderdale

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Strategies to turn cities around

Redevelopment Management Association’s founders have published a guide for civic and business leader who are trying to improve their communities. The book, called “Reinventing Your City – 8 Steps to Turn Your City

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Should I Take Social Security at Age 62?

Let’s look at the factors involved in making this key decision — which doesn’t always come down to a strict maximizing-your-dollars calculation. By Dan Caplinger When to claim Social Security

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3 Rules for Picking the Perfect Retirement Age

You have to be smart about planning for the retirement of your dreams. By Dan Caplinger   Deciding when to retire is one of the most important life decisions you’ll

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A Little Piece of Land

Dear Mr. Berko: My dad died several years ago, and I found 72 individual share certificates for a land deed company called Klondike Big Inch Land Co. Inc., dated 1955.

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A Risky REIT

Dear Mr. Berko: I’m 84, and my wife is 82 and in good health. Our only debt is $5,300 on our home, and we live frugally. I invested $60,000 in

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Bobbing for Apple

Dear Mr. Berko: Please explain moat stock and tell me whether Apple is a moat stock. Our broker believes that Apple could go to $150 a share this year and

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College Sports and Netflix

Dear Mr. Berko: My first question isn’t about stocks. Why have college costs nearly tripled since 2000? My brother, a chemistry professor, earned $71,000 in 2010, and last year he

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3 Types of Taxes That Only the Richest Americans Pay

By Sean Williams Be happy that you probably aren’t subject to these taxes. IMAGE SOURCE: FLICKR USER STOCKMONKEY.COM. We’re deep into the heart of tax season, which, for the majority

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Here’s What the Average Baby Boomer Has Saved for Retirement

By Matthew Frankel Baby boomers are headed for a retirement shortfall — here’s how bad it is, and what can be done about it. We’ve all seen the headlines about

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