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Contributed by KCHCC

In 2009 congress passed various new and expanded deductions and credits.  The following is a summary of some of these key changes:

Contributed by Jessica White
KCHCC Member

If you already have a Roth IRA, you’re aware of its biggest benefit: Your earnings grow tax free, provided you meet certain conditions. If you don’t have a Roth IRA, you may want to consider one — and it may be easier for you to do just that in 2010.

The first business networking mixer of the year…what a success! Over 100 business professionals attending the Jan. 13th event hosted by First Mortgage Corporation located at 4630 California Avenue. Incoming KCHCC Chair, Ramona Herrera introduced the chamber board members present and Michael Valverde, Mortgage Banker with First Mortgage Corporation. Michael spoke to chamber members and guests about the many mortgage programs and banking needs the corporation provides.  After, guests were treated to appetizers and refreshments. It was a great evening of networking!

By Ramona Herrera
State Farm Agent

Mike Thompson died in a car accident leaving behind his wife, Amanda, their two boys, and stiff financial challenges. After that, “Amanda recalls, “I put the house up for sale and we moved in with my mother.” About six months later, she purchased life insurance on herself telling her agent, “I don’t want this to happen to my children.”