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September 6, 2010
Dear Friend,

Greetings from your favorite charity. I am pleased to share with you the latest news from our organization and timely articles. We provide this eNewsletter and web site to our friends as a free service. Please feel free to call me at 715-623-2200 if I can run a proposal or be of assistance to you.

Just For You
Gift Annuity - Giving Through A Gift Annuity
Is a charitable gift annuity right for you? Click here to learn more about how you can receive fixed payments for life by setting up a gift annuity.

Gift Planning Story
Donor Story ThumbLuke and Candice Waters spent many years volunteering and supporting their local church. They wanted to give back in a way that would help the congregation fulfill its mission.

Washington Hotline
On August 30th, President Obama spoke in a White House Rose Garden press conference about the economy and the Small-Business Tax Relief Bill. He suggested, "The bill, which has failed to pass a procedural vote several times in the Senate, would enable small-business owners to get the credit they need and eliminate capital gains taxes on key investments so they will have more incentive to act right now."

Finances
Apple Computer, Inc. unveiled its newly redesigned Apple TV this week. The technology giant said that the new TV would be "small in size but big on entertainment" and permits users to rent movies and watch TV shows in commercial free HD.
Treasuries fell late in the week following the release of the Labor Department's August employment report. The Labor Department reported that the U.S. economy lost 54,000 jobs, while unemployment rose slightly to 9.6% in August. Unemployment was at 9.5% in July.
Freddie Mac reported mortgaged rates reaching a new record low this week. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.32%, down from last week when it averaged 4.36%. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.08%.

Personal Planner
Personal Planner
If you have a chronic illness, you will need to care both for your person and for your property. Part II of this article will explain some of the specific preparations that are important to care for your property.

Savvy Senior
"I would like to get back in touch with some long-lost friends from years ago. What's the best way to find them?"

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