The kindness of strangers is something that many people rely upon to get by, but trusting people we don’t know can sometimes be a real
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Change
Mark Twain once said that the only person who enjoys change is a wet baby. Although intended as a funny saying, when you think about
Change of Seasons
Have you ever wondered why the seasons change? Why does a beautiful spring season turn warmer into summer? Or, why does summer fade to brilliant,
Losing a Spouse – What Should I Do Next?
The death of a spouse completely changes one’s world. We are often asked what a married person should do when their spouse dies. It is
Spring Forward, Fall Back
Many people feel it’s an inconvenience to push clocks ahead in Spring and then push them back in Fall. It seems like we all forget
Values to Teach Your Children
Helping children to develop responsibility, honesty, and respect is usually considered just as important as teaching reading or comprehension skills. There are lots of great
The Power of The “Power of Attorney”
When my mom first asked me to prepare medical and financial power-of-attorney documents, I honestly thought she was being overly cautious. I lead a pretty
Your Family Name
What is the most valuable thing you own? Is it your house, a car, or maybe that boat you saved for? Some things are just
Why preplan a funeral?
We are often asked whether or not people should preplan their funerals, and my response is always (with a smile on my face), “Absolutely, assuming
Why NOT to add your child as a joint owner on your accounts….
Clients frequently tell me that they want to add their son or daughter as a joint owner on all of their accounts and assets “for
Tuesdays with Morrie
Did you ever wonder about the true meaning of life? Things like why are we here? What is expected of us while we are here?
Alzheimer’s Disease
I was recently reading an article in the USA Today about a report from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) entitled “Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia Cases