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Spring into Action
Spring is here! The days are longer, energy levels are higher. Spring is a great time to spring into action! Some Spring Cleaning Ideas For You Spring cleaning can be a lot of work, but it’s a great way to freshen up your home and get ready for the warmer weather. Hope these tips give […]
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Emergency Financial File
What if? Spring has sprung and across the US evidence of the weather changing is evident with floods and tornados popping up quickly. This is a good time to consider preparing an emergency financial file! What is an emergency financial file, you ask?! An emergency financial file is a collection of important documents that can […]
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Safe Storage Spaces
When you hear the term safe storage spaces, what comes to mind? Shout out to thank John, for bringing this to my attention this week! Let’s review everyday life storage spaces (i.e. safe deposit boxes and outside storage facilities) you may use today. Safe or Safety Deposit Box A safe deposit box, also known as […]
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What is a Power of Attorney?
What exactly is a Power of Attorney? What does a Power of Attorney do? I read an excellent article this week on MarketWatch that inspired this post. From a practical perspective, a Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to name (choose) “back-ups” to speak for you about your health and handle […]
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Caregiving Statistics
The 2022 caregiving statistics are out. Highlighting this information today to enlighten you to consider this question. Have you prepared anything to help yourself be ready if the time comes? Resources and help for caregiving “in the moment” is hard to navigate. Resources in your community may or may not be readily available, or provide […]
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Next of Kin
The term “Next of Kin” is a term I hadn’t heard in some time. Officially, it refers to your nearest relation according to law. During my reading time this week I learned about a law just passed in California I want to share. It’s a law that many states began passing in 2014, yet few […]
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Protection and Heart Health
Thinking about Valentines Day this week, protection is a word I’ve been thinking about recently. February is American Heart Month, a time to think about protection of your heart health. Heart Health Matters Heart disease is a critical national issue with one in four deaths in the US caused by heart disease. Research suggests that many […]
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IRS Guidance on State Payments to Help Taxpayers
The IRS rule update 10 February, 2023 impacting people in 21 states was released. As many of you are amidst preparing your taxes, I’m printing the full release below. Here is the link to the IRS site if you prefer to read it there: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-issues-guidance-on-state-tax-payments-to-help-taxpayers IR-2023-23, Feb. 10, 2023 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service […]
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Room by Room
February is here! As we embark on month two of 2023, it’s a great time to consider a room by room review of what’s where! This is a challenge I’m giving myself as I prepare to simplify this year! The Purpose of a Room by Room Review It’s so easy to go through day to […]
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