Awareness

Prepare for Incapacity

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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Heads-up: Watch out for Exposure

What a week!  In today’s post, we will concentrate on three specific issues of growing importance impacting people of all ages.  Privacy, personal data and protection of your personal information. Security issues have been in the forefront after massive security breaches impacting our identities which in turn effects our ability to file/obtain taxes, secure finances

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Tax Considerations for Individuals

We are one month away from individuals filing 2017 taxes and today we’ll discuss taxes for the longer term.  Yes, in 2018 the new provisions passed by Congress in December, 2017 will take effect.  Coverage of these provisions has highlighted the impact to companies and businesses. Today, we will consider the impact of these new

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Planning for Interruptions

Wellbeing is a broad topic.   Consider this definition, “The state of being comfortable, healthy or happy.”  Ah, let that sink in – feels pretty good, doesn’t it? Today, let’s think about our day to day life.  When our pattern, routine and activities are interrupted by unplanned events at home and/or work, there is impact.  Each

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Keeping Track of Online Accounts

How many times during the day do you access an account online, using a user name and password?  Is this such a common occurrence that it doesn’t “register” as something to think about? In casual conversation I often ask this question when talking with people.  Online accounts are prevalent – we access our personal accounts,

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Sending out an SOS

Have had the Police song, “Message in a Bottle” from 1979 running in my mind of late.  The lyrics, “sending out an SOS” come to mind as I draft this post for you.  If for some reason you were in a position that required someone from work to contact people in your personal life or

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National Issue: RAISE Act

On January 9, 2018 Congress passed HR3759 / S1028 the Recognize, Assist, Support and Engage Family Caregivers Act (RAISE).  The RAISE Act aims to help the relatives and partners who provide medical, household and financial assistance to loved ones.  The bill is on the President’s desk awaiting signature.  It could affect employers of more than

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Take Inventory

Year End is approaching.  It is a time of reflection and of action.  We scramble to conclude projects by year-end, to take inventory and establish plans for starting the New Year off with a solid foundation. In California, there has been widespread devastation from fires in the past weeks.  Communities are responding, People are responding.

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