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How Will You Retire?

By Jeremy McGovern posted on October 21, 2016 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare
If there is any subject that should have a click-bait article title to trick readers into it, I can’t think of a better candidate than financing a retirement plan. Most retirement solicitations and articles should come with the same government warning as alcohol and medication — they may cause drowsiness.
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Quick Tip: $4 Per Horse; An Easy Method Of Saving For Retirement

By Drew Morales posted on August 31, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices
Many farriers have often told me they plan to save little to nothing for retirement. The sad thing is that while we all wish we could shoe forever, one day we will all have to hang up our aprons for good. When retirement comes, don't be left scraping by on a meager social security check. Besides, in a decade or two the money pot may all be gone anyway!
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10 Ways to Advance Your Business

Investing in business education will help you run your farrier business more efficiently, more effectively and more economically
By Esco Buff posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
Many small business owners don't succeed due to a lack of understanding on how to effectively run their operations.
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On-The-Job Safety

Proper positioning and stretching exercises will help prevent long-term injuries.
By Pat Tearney posted on August 1, 2010
As a farrier, you're going to be working in a field with certain inherent dangers. You already know that and if you're finishing up horseshoeing school, odds are you've already had first-hand experience with some of them.
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Saving the Smart Way: Use the IRA Advantage

May 28, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices
Another way to save money is to open an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Government and employer-sponsored retirement accounts such as a 401(k) and an IRA are the best ways to save for your retirement. The money invested will continue growing, tax free, until you are eligible to begin drawing it out.
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Save Money With Insurance

Marry someone with lots of money and employment benefits! Or read on...
By Christy West posted on November 1, 2000 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare
Like a lot of people, I’ve avoided the insurance system whenever possible, usually only dealing with it when I have to renew my auto coverage and shop for the lowest premiums. I know there’s a lot of legislation on the running and taxing of the insurance industry that I just don’t care to untangle.
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Your Business Is Worth It

Use these smart business management tips to decide whether you want to be a Mercedes or Yugo type of farrier
By Christy West posted on November 1, 2000 | Posted in Business Practices
Do you want to make more money by shoeing fewer horses for more desirable clients? Of course you do!
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