Fire! What do you think about when you hear the word fire? This week has given me numerous observations after experiencing a fire nearby that I’d like to share with you all while they’re fresh. Plan, Plan, Practice and Plan more! Receiving notifications from accurate sources: city emergency notifications Cal Fire emergency resources and the […]
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A new airline customer service dashboard was just released! For those who travel, this is a clarifying moment … you’ll now be able to know before you go! Here is the US Department of Transportation information updated this week! (https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/airline-customer-service-dashboard) The U.S. Department of Transportation has created a dashboard to ensure the traveling public has
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Open enrollment for 2023 is coming up before you know it! Healthcare coverage is a hot topic across the country. Begin planning now to ensure a smooth process for everyone. For businesses, this is the time for your budgeting and discussions with benefits providers about healthcare and other benefits for your employees. For employees, seek
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The Inflation Reduction Act Bill passed by the Senate and the House this week includes Healthcare Cost Savings measures to be aware of. This bill contains provisions impacting health care, climate and tax reform. The Inflation Reduction Act is estimated to spend about $485 billion over 10 years on health and alternative energy programs while raising about
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Cyber Guidance for Small Businesses these days is so important! You’ve seen me reference cyber issues frequently here. This week there was an update provided by CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Agency) I want to share. For those who don’t know me, contingency planning is my thing! When it’s time for you to focus on practical
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In the fall of 2021, the FTC issued a new policy statement pertaining to subscription offers, automatic renewals and negative option marketing. This seems to have fallen “under the radar” and I want to make sure you are aware! Automatic Renewals Automatic renewals and subscription models are used throughout the US in daily life. You
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The word burden, what does it mean to you? After a conversation I had this week, I got to thinking about the word “burden”. The Cambridge Dictionary provided a definition that resonates, “something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or worry about“. This definition says more than “a heavy load” referenced so
Palliative Care and Hospice Care are two terms that are distinctly different and often misunderstood. Let’s break down what they mean and the care involved with each. While the objective of both hospice and palliative care is pain and symptom relief, the prognosis and goals of care tend to be different. Palliative Care Services This
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The tax code is not exactly “bedtime reading” 🙂 I read an article this week on https://financebuzz.com/irs-retirement-changes?pid=1692 I’m sharing with my own information added! Want you to have a heads up to the 2022 IRS changes impacting retirement accounts. As you save for retirement, take note of the following changes. 1. Maximum contributions are higher
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Caregiving is a topic many (most) will or have faced in life. Long distance caregiving adds an additional element to the equation. Caregiving resources have developed quite a bit over the years. Knowing about and using resources when you need help with long distance and/or local caregiving is why I’m writing this post today. State
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