February is American Heart Month. First proclaimed in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, American Heart Month began as a national call to take charge of your heart health—a mission that continues today. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. But you can do a […]
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Identity theft is skyrocketing. I had a request from a reader to provide a deep dive into identity protection services, and I am happy to oblige! Here is an abbreviated version of what I found. If any of you would like the 12 pages I wrote up, let me know 🙂 Over 748,000 reports of
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April is Stress Awareness Month, and April 7-13, 2025, is also Public Health Week. And, a quick reminder: File your US taxes or request an extension by April 15th! Today, let’s look at how to recognize and manage stress. Various research studies over the years show that change significantly impacts stress levels. The connection between change
To close out September, I learned it is Healthy Aging Month! Healthy Aging Month is a time to celebrate life and get ready for the physical and mental aspects of growing older. #NIAHealth Tips to Promote Healthy Aging Many factors can influence healthy aging. While some of these factors, such as genetics, are not within
One thing you can count on in life is the certainty of change! Change is an inherent part of life. From the moment we are born, we are thrust into a world that is in a constant state of flux. Seasons change, people change, circumstances change. Change is inevitable, and it can be one of
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The term “Next of Kin” is a term I hadn’t heard in some time. Officially, it refers to your nearest relation according to law. During my reading time this week I learned about a law just passed in California I want to share. It’s a law that many states began passing in 2014, yet few
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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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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The Secure Act 2.0 passed the House of Representatives this week by a vote of 414-5. This piece of legislation moves now to the Senate. This bill was crafted to simplify the current retirement system and help workers save for retirement. Pay attention – sometimes what you plan is impacted by legislation! The original Secure
Crisis, a term we’ve become very familiar with these days. Reading an article from Chief Executive.net this week opened my eyes to a headline that read, “9 Ways Smart Leaders Never Waste a Crisis”. Yes, the word “crisis” can bring up thoughts of chaos and despair. Might it be possible to find a silver lining
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