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Year-end and new year financial planning tips

Southwest Pork Chops. (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock/Family Features.)

United States hog inventory up 1%

Wheat (Photo by Todd Johnson.)

Record U.S. crop exports to Mexico face challenges crossing the border

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Record keeping for taxes

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Take advantage of tax deductions before the end of the year

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Be aware of consumer fraud this holiday season

Money planning (Photo: iStock - Thapana Onphalai)

‘Tis the season for money smart holiday spending

Naomi Blohm (Courtesy photo.)

Now what? Answers will take work