Taxation of investments explained
By DOUGLAS GILDENMEISTER Raymond James It’s nice to own stocks, bonds, and other investments. Nice, that is, until it’s time
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Minimum wage goes up
Submitted by NFIB As of Jan. 1, 2019, the minimum wage for non-tipped employees in Ohio rose from $8.30 to $8.55
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Ohio insurance director secures leadership roles in national regulatory organizations
Submitted by Ohio Department of Insurance COLUMBUS — Ohio Department of Insurance Director Jillian Froment has been chosen to serve in
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The Ins and Outs of Policy Ownership
By DOUGLAS GILDENMEISTER Raymond James The way that you structure the ownership of your life insurance policy can have possible
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Ohio is first state to accept taxes via cryptocurrency
Submitted by Ohio Treasurer’s Office COLUMBUS – For the first time in America, a state is enabling businesses the ability
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BWC awards $315,000 in grants to protect Ohio firefighters
Submitted by OHIO BWC COLUMBUS –Thirty-one Ohio fire departments will share $315,769 in grants from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’
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Life insurance at various life stages
By DOUGLAS GILDENMEISTER Your need for life insurance changes as your life changes. When you’re young, you typically have less
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Business lending momentum continues in FY18
Local loan volume reaches more than $512M, rural lending at $87 million Submitted by SBA CLEVELAND – In FY18,
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What you need to know about short-term health plans
Submitted by OHIO DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE COLUMBUS — New rules from the federal government are increasing the availability of temporary health
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Ohio employers yet to cash $10.8M in workers’ comp rebate checks
Checks will begin expiring in one week Submitted by OHIO BWC COLUMBUS – More than 5,500 Ohio employers are sitting
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Payne Nickles & Company offering free programs
Submitted by PAYNE NICKLES & COMPANY SANDUSKY – Payne Nickles & Company, CPAs, is offering some free programs for the
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Medicaid and nursing home care
By DOUGLAS GILDENMEISTER As you enter your 60s and 70s, health may become more of an issue than it once
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Farrah McGowan declares Genoa a great place to live … for all
OREGON – Long-time Genoa resident Farrah McGowan has high hopes for local Northwest Ohio neighborhoods and their economic stance. McGowan,
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Help available for small business looking to export worldwide
Ohio Development Services Agency now accepting grant applications Submitted by U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION The Export Assistance Office of the
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Five important things to know for the 2019 Medicare Open Enrollment
By STEVE GULAS Bolte Insurance This year’s Medicare Open Enrollment is Oct 15-Dec 7. This is the time frame when
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Ohio local government workers’ comp rates to fall 12 percent
2019 decrease will be the second largest in at least 30 years Submitted by OHIO BWC COLUMBUS – The
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September designated Life Insurance Awareness Month
By ROBERT DENHARD Ohio Department of Insurance COLUMBUS — Gov. John Kasich and Department of Insurance Director Jillian Froment have designated
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BWC Rebates Position Ohio for a Brighter Future
By State Rep. Steven Arndt Ohio’s workers are essential to the growth of our economy. Since its inception, the Ohio
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Social Security survivor benefits
By DOUGLAS GILDENMEISTER When you think of Social Security, you probably think of retirement. However, Social Security can also provide
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Avoid the headline hysteria
By CHRIS McINTIRE Happy Summer to all of you! Have you ever noticed when you enter into a casual conversation
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