MANSFIELD — Knowing when to refinance your mortgage into a new loan with better and more favorable terms is a topic that must be carefully considered by responsible homeowners. Mortgages are incredibly affordable across the country at the moment, and refinance rates are only slightly higher than the record lows reached a few years ago. […]
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Made in the 419 introduces new products, Small Business Saturday specials
MANSFIELD — Made in the 419, the small-batch apparel brand started by Richland Source in 2014, announced its new winter line of gift items this past week along with a number of special offers for Richland Source readers. New items and designs available online include pullover sweatshirts, baseball tees, hoodies, pint glasses, and women’s tanks. Products […]
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OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital’s cancer expertise keeps patients close to home
MANSFIELD — Kelley Caporini was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2015. As a wife, mother of four, and the sixth grade math teacher at Ontario Middle School, she knew that her cancer care needed to be second-to-none, but she also wanted to stay close to her family. She found what she was looking for at […]
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Five workplace cultural cues to look for when choosing a job
Job searching can sometimes make a person feel like the little girl in the woods with blonde, curly hair – it takes a couple tries to find just the right fit. But how do you know for sure that a company will be a good match? It’s important to consider things like salary, potential for […]
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USDA reduces two fees associated with home purchase program
MANSFIELD — Effective Oct. 1, 2016, the United States Department of Agriculture reduced the costs associated with its 100 percent Rural Development Home Loan — making an already economical mortgage program even more affordable for buyers looking to purchase a home in a designated USDA rural area. A USDA Rural Development (RD) home loan has […]
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Roth IRA offers tax benefits to encourage retirement savings
As one of Dave Ramsey’s Endorsed Local Providers for much of Wayne, Medina, Stark and Summit counties we typically meet clients who have heard Dave talk about putting money into a Roth IRA but may not completely understand the “why” behind that recommendation. To be clear, Dave never recommends you do any sort of investing […]
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How high can fleas jump?
MANSFIELD — Fleas can jump up to eight inches high. That is 150 times their own height. If we could jump like a flea, we would be able to jump over skyscrapers just like Superman. Here are some more interesting facts about fleas: The adult flea’s average life span is about 100 days; they do […]
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Be careful if playing Pokemon Go
Pokémon Go — a location-based, free-to-play game for iOS and Android smartphones — has been encouraging players to get outside and walk around. However, players should be fully aware of how the game works in order to ensure safety. Pokémon Go uses a smartphone’s GPS and gyroscope sensors to determine a player’s location. The game […]
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Found a new job? Here’s five ways to stand out
Got that new job? Those first few days or weeks can be nerve-wracking, no matter if you are entry-level or a new CEO. It’s tempting to go full steam ahead to make a name for yourself, but that’s not always the best idea. Here’s five ways to stand out as a great new employee, and […]
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Saving for the American dream
Chris and Heather want to help their young son go to college someday. They also want to retire when they’re 65 – but they don’t know how they can save for both dreams. College will come sooner, but they’ll need more money for retirement. And diverting money from their retirement now could cost Chris and […]