Bill Babb has been a financial advisor for several decades, with many longtime clients. Babb is known for personal contact with each of his clients. … [Read more...] about Babb Financial
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A New Trend: “Top One Percent” Shifting Towards Life Insurance
In times of economic uncertainty, new trends always seem to emerge. A recent one that has come to light is the shift toward cash value life insurance for wealthy individuals. One variable that could be attributed to this trend is the perception of a future hike in taxes, which makes this tax-free … [Read more...] about A New Trend: “Top One Percent” Shifting Towards Life Insurance
Fighting the Current of Consumer Spending and Debt
It appears the economic woes of recent years haven’t led to a whole lot of belt-tightening at home. According to the Federal Reserve’s latest statistics, Americans carry $2.4 trillion in unsecured debt. That includes credit cards and personal loans. By itself, the average credit card debt per … [Read more...] about Fighting the Current of Consumer Spending and Debt
Flagstaff Insurance Agent Recognized for Designation
Flagstaff insurance agent Leslie L. Barton has earned the Chartered Healthcare Consultant (ChHC) designation from the American College. The Chartered Healthcare Consultant is the most comprehensive, current designation in the new world of healthcare. The Chartered Healthcare Consultant designation … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Insurance Agent Recognized for Designation
Flagstaff Chamber Ribbon Cutting Friday
Aug 12. This Friday at 9:00a.m., the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Rance Coons and Springleaf Financial with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The event will take place at 1750 Railroad Springs Blvd, Suite #2. More information is available through the chamber. 928) 774-4505 … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Chamber Ribbon Cutting Friday
Schultz Flood Area Workshop
June 18, 10:00 a.m. Financial Options and Property Values Sponsored by District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta and District 4 Supervisor Mandy Metzger Disasters create financial hardships for property owners. Many have questions about refinancing, loans and alternatives to foreclosure. … [Read more...] about Schultz Flood Area Workshop
Three Decades of Serving His Community
About a year after he left his job as assistant dean at Northern Arizona University to open his own business as a financial advisor, Bill Babb had serious second thoughts. “I thought maybe this was a bad decision,“ he said. It was too late to return to the university. They had already replaced … [Read more...] about Three Decades of Serving His Community
Southwest Windpower Unveils New Wind Turbine
Southwest Windpower, the world’s leading supplier of distributed wind generators, is unveiling its newest and most efficient small wind turbine—Skystream 600—which could put wind energy in thousands of homes and businesses worldwide. Unveiled at the 2011 … [Read more...] about Southwest Windpower Unveils New Wind Turbine
Businesses Teaming with No. AZ Food Bank
A number of local businesses are collecting food for the Northern Arizona Food Bank this month. People who bring three cans of nonperishable food items to a participating merchant, will receive a raffle ticket. A drawing will be held December 21st. Some of the … [Read more...] about Businesses Teaming with No. AZ Food Bank
If Timothy Geithner Were a Poet
FBN Business Book Review "Do you think there’ll be another 7/11?” an elderly, dying woman asks her son. She means 9/11, but he doesn’t correct her. And while it doesn’t seem all that funny out of context, in Jess Walter’s novel, … [Read more...] about If Timothy Geithner Were a Poet
