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7 days ago
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There are many things and people in life that seem permanent to us, then reality shows us that nothing is. The recent death of England's Queen Elizabeth at 96, a leader who was in the background of many of our lives, for most of our lives, was both surprising and inevitable.
On a more personal le... [read more]
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3 weeks ago
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Medigap premiums for plans from insurance companies offering the same benefits vary widely, so it pays to be a smart shopper.
Federal law requires that each insurance company offers the same benefits for each of the Medigap plans lettered A through M, but each company sets its own premium rat... [read more]
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4 weeks ago
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If medical personnel are able to access your medical history during an emergency, it could mean the difference between life and death. But if, for example, you are injured, in shock, suffering from dementia, or are otherwise incapacitated, you may not be able to provide that information yourself.
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2 months ago
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It seems like just yesterday we were getting ready for summer holidays and activities with family and friends, and now school is back in session, with fall right around the corner.
Many of us are noticing a lot of first-day-of-school pictures shared on social media. It is wonderful seeing photogr... [read more]
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3 months ago
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Summer is definitely here, and with the celebration of the Fourth of July this month we were reminded of how very fortunate we are as Americans to enjoy the freedoms our great Nation provides us. It's so great each year to take the time to acknowledge and celebrate how blessed we truly are.
While... [read more]
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4 months ago
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In addition to being a time for enjoying spring weather and activities, May is a month when many of us focus on being prepared for upcoming seasons. Here in Florida, we're reminded that hurricane season is approaching and ways we can be ready for it. May is also National Elder Law Awareness Month.
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6 months ago
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In addition to the wonderful religous holidays of Easter and Passover that we are celebrating with our loved ones, this time of year also reminds us of the old saying about it is impossible to be sure of anything but death and taxes. This bit of dark humor is also quite true, and we can all benefit ... [read more]
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7 months ago
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There is no doubt about the fact that we are living in very uncertain times. The ongoing effects of the Coronavirus pandemic, international conflict, and economic conditions are causes of great concern. There's much that seems out of our control, and fortunately, there's much we can do to help ourse... [read more]
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7 months ago
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As with any discussion that involves politics, a discussion about US presidents risks generating a variety of opinions about which reasonable minds can disagree. However, politics is not the focus of this article. Instead, our aim is to examine a few of the important lessons we can learn from the es... [read more]
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8 months ago
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February reminds us of the importance of love in our lives. One way that you can demonstrate your love for your family is to help relieve stress and any unnecessary hardship by being prepared for the future and the difficult realities of life.
This year, as we celebrate Valentine's Day, I encoura... [read more]
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12 months ago
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Studies have found that workers overestimate how much they will receive in Social Security benefits when they retire. Having a good understanding of the realities can help you plan for retirement.
Researchers from the University of Michigan studied the expectations of workers and found great unce... [read more]
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1 year ago
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With the recent and ongoing concerns about the coronavirus, as we shift into the fall, it remains clear that we are continuing to face an unprecedented public health crisis--one that is affecting many people of all ages, and from all walks of life. It has become tragically clear for many that Estate... [read more]
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