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During your lifetime, you make a lot of moves to provide financial security to your loved ones. You put away money for college for your children. You save and invest for your own retirement so that you won't burden your grown children with significant expenses. And you purchase adequate life insurance to enable your family to maintain its lifestyle should anything happen to you. Yet, if you're going to help preserve your family's financial well-being after you're gone, you also need to take one additional step: Create an estate plan.
February 25, 2011
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For Matt Cardella
Special to the Courier
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Business News
WASHINGTON - Home prices are hitting new depths in most major U.S. cities and are expected to fall further over the next six months.
February 23, 2011
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By David Kravitz and Jenna Herron
Associated Press writers
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Business News
Nominations now are being accepted in the search for America's Outstanding Oldest Worker for 2011.
February 23, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Business News
The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Tourism Product Development team stopped in Hinesville this week for a four-day trip to assist city and county officials in using resources to attract tourists to the area.
February 19, 2011
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Seraine Page
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Business News
ATLANTA - State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Wednesday that 315 laid-off workers in Hinesville filed initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits in January, an increase of 59, or 23 percent, from 256 in December. Most of the increase in claims came in the construction industry. But, there was a decrease of 27, or 7.9 percent, from 342 claims filed in January 2010.
February 18, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Business News
We all want to enjoy a comfortable retirement. But to do so, we need to make different moves, and consider different issues, at different times of our lives.
February 18, 2011
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For Matt Cardella
Special to the Courier
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Business News
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle will visit Liberty County on Feb. 25 for a legislative luncheon, hosted by the chamber of commerce, to talk about the upcoming Liberty College and Career Academy and other issues.
February 17, 2011
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Seraine Page
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Business News
We've just celebrated yet another Valentine's Day. Candy and flowers are fun, but what if you want something that will last longer than a sugar rush and beautiful blooms? Is there something that will protect the people you love when you can't? Something that helps to ensure they have the lives you want them to have even if your life takes an unexpected turn? How about a gift that shows not only love but also forethought and originality?
February 16, 2011
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By Richard Barid and Michael Smith
Financial columnists
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Business News
The Liberty County School System will have its third annual career fair from 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 26 at the board of education building at 200 Bradwell St. Resumes and applications will be accepted for classified and certified positions throughout the district for the 2011-12 academic year. Free parking is available for participants.
February 16, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Business News
ATLANTA (AP) - Gov. Nathan Deal says he's disappointed that President Barack Obama's proposed budget didn't contain more federal money to deepen the shipping channel to Savannah's port.
February 15, 2011
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Associated Press
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Business News
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Tourism Product Development team will gather in Hinesville Monday-Thursday as part of an initiative to assist Georgia communities in utilizing their resources to attract tourists to their area.
February 15, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Business News
The Hinesville Area Board of Realtors installed its new officers at the organization's Dec. 4 Christmas party at the Richmond Hill City Center.
February 14, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Business News
On Jan. 15, PM Do It Yourself Garage hosted its first monthly, free ladies vehicle maintenance class. Although the event is mainly for ladies, several young men attended.
February 11, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Business News
WASHINGTON - The number of people applying for unemployment benefits plunged last week to the lowest level in nearly three years, continuing a downward trend that suggests hiring could pick up this year.
February 11, 2011
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By Jeannine Aversa
Associated Press writer
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Business News
ATLANTA - Following the Dec. 2 Atlanta/Savannah Harbor Business Forum's success, the Atlanta City Channel 26 has begun airing a video documenting the event. This video airs daily.
February 11, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Business News
