The deadline for filing a tax return is next month. If you’re filing on behalf of a relative or friend who has died, today’s post will address what to do if filing for a decedent. Knowing what to do and where to start is something I didn’t know when I had to file a tax […]
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Estate Planning Awareness Week ends today, October 22nd. From a layperson’s perspective, estate planning is making sure you have the necessary permissions to have people help you when needed. Your state of residence will determine the laws used to guide you when drafting your legal documents. Estate Planning helps you document officially (legally) your end-of-life
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This month is Cyber Security awareness month. In the spirit of keeping safe online, it’s important for you to be aware and limit human error! The EBC Group in the UK have outlined six areas to pay attention to for your safety. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay 1. Password Management Create Strong, Unique Passwords
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Q4 is here! What are you doing to plan and track your progress as we close in on the end of the year? Planning – ah, a phrase that inspires us or shuts us down! As the end of the year draws near, let’s think about plans we have that we’ve yet to complete, those
September is here! There are 121 days from September 1st and December 31st – where has the year gone?! September transitions us from summer to autumn. September is also National Preparedness month. Here are some important highlights for you to be prepared! ready.gov/september National Preparedness Month The 2023 Ready Campaign’s theme this year is “Take
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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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In June, Alzheimer’s and Brain Health comes to the forefront. Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible progressive brain disorder that takes away memory, thinking skills and in time the ability to do simple tasks. Alzheimer’s is currently ranked as the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and is the most common cause of
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During National Women’s Health Week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health is encouraging women and girls to reflect on their individual needs and take steps to improve and maintain their overall health. It’s always a good time to pay attention to health! Build a Foundation of Good Health Women,
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What exactly is a Power of Attorney? What does a Power of Attorney do? I read an excellent article this week on MarketWatch that inspired this post. From a practical perspective, a Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to name (choose) “back-ups” to speak for you about your health and handle
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Happy New Year to all! It’s time to get used to seeing and writing 2023 (where did last year go?!) It’s a new year and there are new laws on the books that come into effect January 1, 2023 across the US. New Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2023 in the US Pay attention! Residents
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