Opinion

FINANCIAL FOCUS

If you own a business and you offer a 401(k) or similar retirement plan to your employees, you’ll want to stay current on the various changes affecting these types of accounts.

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Letters to the editor

In regards to the recent election for commissioners in Valley County, I really have to ask, “Are we any better off than we were before?” The primary election was closed to many voters and it seems no one was running against those whose voting records prove they are for build more and more.

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A necessary change?

The Donnelly Public Library made waves with media outlets across the nation recently with its announcement that, come July 1, the library will shift to an “adults only” library to comply with a new state law adopted by the Idaho Legislature.But the Donnelly library has responded to a problem before one exists.The law, known as House Bill 710, was adopted earlier this year to separate supposedly inappropriate adult books and other content from children’s books in public libraries.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

If you’ve been thinking about life insurance, especially if you have family, loved ones, or anyone who depends on you financially, you might be curious about the different kinds of policies available.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

One of your important sources of retirement income will likely be Social Security — but when should you start taking it?You can start collecting Social Security benefits at 62, but your checks will be considerably bigger if you wait until your full retirement age, which is likely between 66 and 67.

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