Talking about accidents, illness or even death is not something that comes naturally for most. Amidst the diagnosis, situation or aftermath, there are a number of practical concerns that come at us all at once. Often we are ill-prepared for the practical needs, as we struggle to get through the day. There comes a time […]
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In 1775, residents of Great Britain’s 13 North American Colonies and the Colonial Government entered into the American Revolution. France entered into this war in 1778 to help the North American Colonists, turning this into an international conflict. In 1781, with the help of the French, the Colonists forced the British into surrender, although the
Alzheimer’s is the Sixth leading cause of death. Current statistics reveal that one in three seniors will die with the disease. Researchers continue to search for prevention strategies, with funding provided to study the influence of diet, exercise, social and mental stimulation and other factors (age, genetics, environment, lifestyle and coexisting medical conditions) that may
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In business and in life, I’ve come to understand the value of expanding my awareness through learning information and facts. These days it seems that finding information and facts is a process of sifting through opinions. How we determine fact from fiction amidst growing sources today is akin to “finding the needle in a haystack”!
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I participate in a networking group with a group of professionals across industries: legal, financial, insurance, home care, fiduciaries, funeral planning, assisted living, accounting and tax mitigation. We meet monthly to review live examples of cases of people who experience life’s realities and gather to provide input as to how we may in our professions
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The Social Security Disability insurance program provides benefits to disabled workers and their dependents. Workers earn benefits coverage by working and paying Social Security Taxes on their earnings. Per the Social Security Administration website, there are 56 Million Americans (1 in 5) live with disabilities. It is particularly sobering to note that for 20 year
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When you hear the words “what if”, what comes to mind? Do you link these words with “possibility” and begin thinking of all the good that comes to mind? Do you stop thinking entirely, avoiding the thought? Two little words, yet they can be a teacher for how we interpret our thoughts, reactions and life.
Over the years, life’s uncertainties have come into my life personally, or involving family, friends or a work situation. Having access to information is easier today than ever! Keeping this in mind, I seek your input today. The link below will take you to a survey. This survey focuses on two areas: a) Illness/accident and
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What you do each day at work or home is often only known by you! Have you ever asked yourself what would someone need to know to do what you do, if you were away for a period of time? Who could back you up? If you were asked to step in for a colleague
Debt and Death: What Happens? What happens to your debts after you die depend on various factors: what type of debt is it; what is the marital status; was there a co-signer; is the state of residence a “community property” state; and the specifics of the estate left behind. Dealing with debt at any time
