Happy Groundhog Day! It’s here – tax season opened on January 27th for individual filers in the United States. Here is information about what to know before you file to get you in the “mood”! The IRS has created a page called Get Ready to File Your Taxes reminding us that tax planning is for […]
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December is here – I don’t know about you, but it seems this year has gone by quickly 🤔 Changes are ahead! Let’s make sure you’re ready! Change is inevitable, and with each new year comes a fresh wave of transitions, challenges, and opportunities. Whether you’re anticipating personal changes, professional shifts, or broader societal developments,
Recently, Zillow introduced comprehensive climate risk data on for-sale listings across the US. This piqued my interest and I began a little research. My curiosity led me to uncover various sites and tools you may find of interest too. CNBC reports “Climate risks are now a critical factor in home-buying decisions,” said Skylar Olsen, chief
September is National Preparedness Month! Living in Southern California, this is my hot week, which means getting the notifications from the WatchDuty fire app I’ve linked here 😟 CalFire sent out Prepare NOW information if you’d like to take a look! They do an amazing job keeping us safe during fire season. For my friends
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I recently received a question asking what to do when a loved one dies whether at home or in a facility. I started researching and learned from the Funeral Consumer Alliance that there are ten states that require a Funeral Director’s involvement – this was news to me. The ten states that require a family
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June 1st marks the beginning of hurricane season. Get ready everyone, it may be a doozy. NOAA predicts above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season 😟 NOAA National Weather Service forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center predict above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which spans from June 1
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February is Heart Awareness Month. The word of the month is heart! Hope you had a nice Valentine’s Day ❣️ Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay On the CDC website, they highlight, “This Heart Month, the Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP) is encouraging women to listen to their hearts and speak up
Storm season is upon us. Do you have a “go bag”? If so, do you have a medication go bag? This is your “tickle” reminder of the day 😉 As I don’t take any prescription medications, this was a learning experience for me too! Consider everyone in your family (including your pets) when making your
Fire season is upon us. The Lahaina wildfires on Maui last week heartbreaking. Watching the horror I was reminded of the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, CA. Simultaneously, it is hurricane season. Heads up California, we may have our 1st Tropical Storm landfall since 1939 this weekend! This summer has been brutal with heat, rain
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Extreme weather impacts us personally and economically across the US. As June marks the beginning of hurricane and fire season, it is good time to think about preparation everyone can begin now. Air Quality has been a concern this week due to the fire season starting early in Canada. Check the air quality where you
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