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Show June 15 03.qxd 12/7/2021 Volume VIII Issue V 4:08 PM Page 7 THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 7 June 15, 2003 The One Dollar Bill Take out a one-dollar bill, and look at it. The one-dollar bill you’re looking at first came off the presses in 1957 in its present design. This so-called paper money is in fact a cotton and linen blend, with red and blue minute silk fibers running through it. It is actually material. We’ve all washed it without it falling apart. A special blend of ink is used, the contents we will never know. It is overprinted with symbols and then it is starched to make it water resistant and pressed to give it that nice crisp look. If you look on the front of the bill, you will see the United States Treasury Seal. On the top you will see the scales for a balanced budget. In the center you have a carpenter’s square, a tool used for an even cut. Underneath is the Key to the United States Treasury. That’s all pretty easy to figure out, but what is on the back of that dollar bill is something we should all know. If you turn the bill over, you will see two circles. Both circles, together, comprise the Great Seal of the United States. The First Continental Congress requested that Benjamin Franklin and a group of men come up with a Seal. It took them four years to accomplish this task and another two years to get it approved. If you look at the left-hand circle, you will see a Pyramid. Notice the face is lighted, and the western side is dark. This country was just beginning. We had not begun to explore the West or decided what we could do for Western Civilization. The Pyramid is uncapped, again signifying that we were not even close to being finished. Inside the capstone you have the all-seeing eye, an ancient symbol for divinity. It was Franklin’s belief that one man couldn’t do it alone, but a group of men, with the help of God, could do anything. “IN GOD WE TRUST” is on this currency. The Latin above the pyramid, ANNUIT COEPTIS, means, “God has favored our undertaking.” The Latin below the pyramid, NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM, means, “a new order has begun.” At the base of the pyramid is the Roman Numeral for 1776. If you look at the right-hand circle, and check it carefully, you will learn that it is on every National Cemetery in the United States. It is also on the Parade of Flags Walkway at the Bushnell, Florida National Cemetery, and is the centerpiece of most hero’s monuments. Slightly modified, it is the seal of the President of the United States, and it is always visible whenever he speaks, Yet very few people know what the symbols mean. The Bald Eagle was selected as a symbol for victory for two reasons: First, he is not afraid of a storm; he is strong, and he is smart enough to soar above it. Secondly, he wears no material crown. We had just broken from the King of England. Also, notice the shield is unsupported. This country can now stand on its own. At the top of that shield you have a white bar signifying congress, a unifying factor. We were coming together as one nation. In the Eagle’s beak you will read, “E PLURIBUS UNUM”, meaning, “one nation from many people.” Above the Eagle, you have thirteen stars, representing the thirteen original colonies, and any clouds of misunderstanding rolling away. Again, we were coming together as one. Notice what the Eagle holds in his talons. He holds an olive branch and arrows. This country wants peace, but we will never be afraid to fight to preserve peace. The Eagle always wants to face the olive branch, but in time of war, his gaze turns toward the arrows. They say that the number 13 is an unlucky number. This is almost a worldwide belief. You will usually never see a room numbered 13, or any hotels or motels with a 13th floor. But think about this: 13 original colonies, 13 signers of the Declaration of Independence, 13 stripes on our flag, 13 steps on the Pyramid, 13 letters in the Latin above, 13 letters in “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” 13 stars above the Eagle, 13 bars on that shield, 13 leaves on the olive branch, 13 fruits, and if you look closely, 13 arrows. And, for minorities: the 13th Amendment. I always ask people, “Why don’t you know this?” Your children don’t know this, and their history teachers don’t know this. Too many veterans have given up too much to ever let the meaning fade. Many veterans remember coming home to an America that didn’t care. Too many veterans never came home at all. How to Harvest the Rewards of Retirement Retirement involves making changes — to schedules, priorities, activities and finances. One of the major transitions many people experience at retirement is going from the predictability of receiving a paycheck to the relative unknown of relying on pension checks, Social Security and personal savings and investments. In this final article, fourth in a four-part series, you’ll find helpful information that outlines how you can take action to make your program work. Step 4 Take Action On Your Program Take your time. Some of the choices you make when you retire are irreversible (especially those concerning your retirement plan distributions). Other decisions don’t need to be made immediately, so you can make changes gradually. Take the time you need to make the decisions that are right for you. Get information about your options Gather as much information as you can about your benefits and options for retirement: Write or call for the resources that will help you in planning your retirement. Talk to your employer about the specifics of your retirement program and any additional benefits offered to retirees (such as health insurance, employee dis counts, etc.). Check your local paper for seminars on retirement planning. Talk it over with someone else Review the information you’ve gathered with a spouse or friend before making a decision. There’s a good chance you know someone who has already retired. Also, consider getting advice from an expert—such as an accountant or financial professional—who is familiar with the concerns of retirees. Many people hope to provide an inheri- tance to a spouse, their children, or favorite charity. To make sure your money goes where you want it to go, rather than to the government, you must plan just as carefully as you planned when accumulating the money. Making a will and keeping it up to date is the first step. Next, consult with a financial professional to learn about any special tools that can help you distribute your estate, minimize taxes, and/or supplement your retirement income. Manage your risks Risk management means planning for unexpected expenses and avoiding financial liabilities that can undo your financial strategies. Tools that can help you manage your risks include an emergency fund and insurance (health, disability, property, life). Don’t stop investing You may retire, but that doesn’t mean your personal finances should do the same. You may live 15 to 20 years in retirement. Helping your money perform over this period of time will require careful management to make sure you stay on track with the goals you’ve set for the years ahead. You should also understand the risks, as well as the potential rewards, associated with different types of investments. 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