September 11, 2021 Issue, Page 7 of 8

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Li festyle September 11, 2021 TL Plan ahead before joining MA” Coffectine Column — the “Great Resignation” With Andy & Renie Bowman | It's been called the “Great without a paycheck for a while, help you find a retirement plan Resignation” - the large num- could you still pay your bills? If “Army moving to destroy our country” that’s appropriate for your ber of Americans voluntarily you are strapped for cash, you needs, leaving their jobs. If you plan might be tempted to tap into Can’t you just picture it in er, they moved swiftly forward, ing the tell-tale signs of Colonel to be part of it (ideally with your 401(k) or other employ- Here’s something else to your head? munching and devouring all Worthington’s arrival were ev- another source of employment er-sponsored retirement plan. keep in mind ~ an emergency Colonel Worthington Worm lawn grass in their path. Line ident. So, soap and water were called his tactical team togeth- upon line followed each other sprayed liberally and a frantic lined up), you'll need to make But this move will generally fund. As mentioned above, if er in a planning meeting one as they worked in tandem, in- call to our lawn care company the financial moves necessary you already have one, you'll result in taxes and, if you are balmy evening in Oklahoma. tent upon not letting one blade was placed. Our lawn suffered to keep making progress to- have some breathing room if and yellowed, but it survived younger than 59 ¥%, a 10 per- “Attention, Majors. We are of grass live through the day. ward your long-term goals. you're thinking of leaving your officially at war. Our mission Yep, that's our version of the battle and now has finally Here's some background: cent penalty as well. Because of what must have transpired the regained most of its green. We before us here in Oklahoma; to this, and because your retire- job and might have a tempo- destroy and annihilate every day we saw our lawn go from were told this battle was won After a year in which the pan- ment accounts are designed rary gap in income. But as the lawn that we can. Each of you emerald green that morning because we marshalled our de- demic caused so many people will be dispersed across the to a sad pale yellow by eve- fenses quickly. to lose their jobs, the economy to be a financial resource after name suggests, an emergency state with a company of sol- ning light. Oh, yes, we had an Same applies to this battle is opening back up, but the you retire, think twice before fund is there to help cover un- diers. Your job is to direct lines. inkling it would be coming. called Life. There is an army dipping into these funds if you of offense in your designated Our neighbor had told Andy that is always moving to de- “quit rate” - the number of jobs expected costs, such as a major leave your current employer. sector that will completely ter- what had happened to their stroy your hopes and dreams. people have voluntarily left home repair, without forcing minate every blade of living grass the day before. And our Realize it and believe it is real. If your employer allows it, you to take out a loan, or cash — has been breaking records. evening walk past their house Then make your defensive grass of the lawns in this state. you can leave your money in out part of your longer-term Some economists say this high In the next sixty seconds each confirmed her words. plans. the 401(k) so you'll still be ac- of you will receive your sepa- Upon the warning from our Call upon the wisdom of quit rate is because people are cumulating resources for re- investments. So, if you are rate orders by regular line of neighbor, we began our re- your Creator to guide you. Fol- confident of getting better planning to tap your emergen- communication. Move out!” search. Compiling our defen- low the guidelines laid out for jobs, with higher pay and more tirement. You also have the op- cy fund, work to restock it as Very soon billions of army sive measures...just in case. A survival, known worldwide as flexibility to work at home, or tion to roll those funds into an worms were divided into com- quick question to Google gave His Word. Act upon what you individual retirement account soon as possible. panies, and ordered into thou- us an answer to our looming have read in that Book. Do not because they are preparing to If you're participating in the sands of perfect lines... wait- problem. Saturate the lawn ever concede your turf - don’t start their own business or join (IRA) or a new employer's re- tirement plan. “Great Resignation,” it means ing. Waiting on the next words with a solution of dish soap ever give up on life. the gig economy. from their commanding offi- and water. Army worms fear You will definitely lose some And if you plan to work for you're feeling positive about cer. Which came swiftly. If you're thinking of join- soapy water as much as a little battles along the way, but your yourself asa freelancer, consul- your future employment pros- “Attention! Heads down in eight-year-old boy fears a bath goal is to win the war...both of ing this temporary migration tant or business owner, you'll pects, which is great. But you'll position! Jaws open! March at the end of his summer play them. The wars against army from the workforce, how can want to support that optimism day. still want to save toward re- and devour!” worms, and the destruction of you help ensure that you'll be Like a monstrous lawn mow- Sure enough, the next morn- your personal life. tirement. Possible retirement with a strong financial founda- financially stable and can con- plans for the self-employed in- tion., tinue to make progress toward Meals On Wheels clude an “owner-only” 401(k), your long-term goals? This article was written by Ed- a SEP-IRA or a SIMPLE IRA, all Your first move is to look clearly at your financial situa- of which may be relatively easy ward Jones provided by Robert Sept. 13 - Goulash, salad, chips, port and beans, fixin’s, roll, salad and no bake cookies. to establish and offer tax ben- Stephens of Edward Jones Finan- tion. As mentioned above, it’s bread stick and rice krispy bun and cake. Sept. 24 - Pot Roast, poata- best to have new employment efits. A financial advisor can cial Advisor. treats Sept. 20 - Mexican casserole, toes and carrots, green beans, in hand before you quit your Sept. 14 - Chicken Stir Fry, salad, garlic bread and choco- biscuits, cinnamon roll. job. Alternatively, perhaps you rice, egg roll and coconut pie late pie Sept. 27 - Beef Stroganoff, have a spouse or life partner Sept 15 - Chicken Fried Sept. 21 - BBQ chicken, po- noodles, squash, biscuit and who earns enough to sustain Edward Jones, Member SIPC Steak, potatoes and gravy, tato salad, squash, biscuit and brownies. the two of you, or you've built green peas, roll and dessert. spice cake. Sept. 28 - Chicken Pot Pie, up an emergency fund that 2014 W. 3rd | Elk City, OK 73644 Sept. 16 - Fried Catfish, Sept. 22 - Meat loaf, mashed salad and yellow cake. gives you a cushion. brown beans, cole slaw, hush puppies and banana pudding. potatoes, squash, biscuit and dessert. Elk City Meals On Wheels 1510 W. 9th St. 580-225-5821. However, if your short-term Robert Stephens (580) 225-3156 income is less than you previ- Sept 17. - Chicken salad, Sept 23 - Porkfried rice, egg Dining room open: 11-12:30. 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