A spooky October
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A spooky October

Hurricane Helene. Unnamed tropical disturbances. Iran firing missiles into Israel. Dockworker strike. Upcoming election. Debates and press conferences. Now insert anything in your life that causes or enhances uncertainty and poof – you’ve got a spooky October. Congratulations! Actor Vincent Price once said, “It’s as much fun to scare as to be scared.” I have…

The complexity of Medicare open enrollment
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The complexity of Medicare open enrollment

Medicare open enrollment period is fast approaching. This year, the window opens on Oct. 15 and closes on Dec. 7. Per Medicare.gov, there are actually five different enrollment periods. The first is the initial enrollment period for people who are new to Medicare. This period starts three months before you get Medicare and ends three…

Governor appoints Young to Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged 
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Governor appoints Young to Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged 

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of Chris Young to the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged.  A founder and senior partner at Perry & Young law firm. Young is active in his community. He has served the Chipola Appreciation Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the ARC of the Bay board of directors.  He…

Is your financial house dried in?
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Is your financial house dried in?

Is your financial house protected from the weather and storms, foreseen and unforeseen, that will inevitably flow into your life over the remainder of your life? If you are reading this article, two things are probably true: you are probably a “mature” adult and you have probably already endured many financial storms. Some of those…

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Franklin proposes to lower millage rate a little

Blessed with an increase in their tax base of close to 14 percent, Franklin County commissioners are proposing to drop the county’s millage slightly. Following two days of budget workshops, the commissioners have proposed a preliminary millage rate of 5.4546 mills, slightly below the 5.4707 rate for the current budget year. With one mill set…