As Q4 approaches, there are changes ahead to existing programs for 2019 that may impact you and/or your families. So we stay on top of what’s happening to consider how best to proceed, let’s take a look at what has been announced thus far. Medicare Supplement Plans Reuters reported this week that Medicare Supplement Plans […]
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Continuing with the theme of communication, today we will consider family and finances. Caring for ourselves and our loved ones often comes quickly, leaving little time to consider various options in the moment. Monthly expenses, loss of income, assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’s) impact us emotionally and financially. Communication about and planning for
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Making a decision about how many deductions to take from your paycheck is often unclear. The changes in the tax law for 2018 make this a vital issue for all. If you withhold too much, you may receive a tax rebate; yet withhold too little and you may owe the IRS at tax time. Check
Deductions, Contribution Limits and Summertime! Read More »
This was quite a week on the worldwide stage, national stage and yet, it was a local experience I remember. An appointment with a service provider sets the stage. Have you ever walked out of an appointment? This was new for me, so new in fact that I came home and jotted down thoughts about
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Picture this – a beautiful sunny, warm Southern California late afternoon. Sitting outside with a client, we were talking about life, business, families. Out of the blue, I was asked “Why do you do what you do? It’s like having a root canal”! Laughter bubbled out of me as I replied, “I guess it makes
Merriam-Webster defines delegation as: “1) the act of empowering to act for another (i.e. responsibilities) and 2) a group of persons chosen to represent others.” For the purposes of today’s blog, let’s dive into the first definition, “the act of empowering to act for another”! When you go about your daily life, do you have
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Have you ever been the one who has been the “go to” person for another when they were admitted to a hospital? Have you ever needed help from someone when you were in the hospital? Today we’ll discuss “Care” – for you or by you. If you haven’t experienced this role as yet, you may
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Let’s talk about a topic today we would all prefer not to discuss, incapacity. If we were “down and out” for any amount of time, what do we need to do in advance to help us come through it? We all have blindspots – today we will bring to light an area often avoided while
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Social Security – a term we’ve all heard, a program we pay into and a source of income when we retire. Looking back into history tells us that although Social Security did not really arrive in America until 1935, there was one important precursor, that offered something we could recognize as a social security program,
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Fast Company posted an article this month that caught my eye about leadership. Leadership is defined many ways by many people. How you define it will influence you, your actions and your life. Working with individuals and businesses, I’ve experienced various leadership styles along the way. When Fast Company posted their article, “4 Ways to
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