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Layin’ it on the line: Find life insurance with affordable premiums

There is an old saying about life insurance: “You buy life insurance because you either owe someone or…

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Ask Liz: Details on inherited property capital gains taxes can be tricky

Dear Liz: You recently advised the heir to a triplex that they’d have to pay capital gains tax…

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Layin’ it on the line: What exactly is a beneficiary?

When an individual purchases an annuity, they name one or more beneficiaries who will receive the benefits if…

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Ask Liz: Retire and put off claiming Social Security? Ways to bridge the financial gap

Delaying the start of Social Security benefits is a powerful way for retirees to cope with inflation, survive…

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NAPA Auto Parts has a new home on Island Avenue

LA GRANDE — La Grande’s NAPA Auto Parts store is powering up at a new location. NAPA Auto…

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Western Skies Wellness Center opens in Island City

By TRISH YERGES • For The Observer ISLAND CITY — A new primary care clinic, Western Skies Wellness…

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Grande Ronde Hospital and Clinics partners with Tualatin Imaging to expand health care services

LA GRANDE — Grande Ronde Hospital and Clinics announced Monday, Feb. 13, that it has entered into a…

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Fate of demolished flour mill site still unknown

PENDLETON — Six months after fire gutted Grain Craft’s flour mill in Pendleton, the fate of the site…

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Layin’ it on the line: Six questions to ask your retirement professional preparing for a successful retirement strategy

Preparing for a first meeting with a retirement professional can be intimidating, especially if you are a new…

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Community Kindness Kids Market offers real-life business experiences

By TRISH YERGES • For The Observer LA GRANDE — Every first Saturday of the month, young entrepreneurs…

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