Make a Contract With Your Teen Driver This Summer It’s summer and that means more teen drivers on the road. Statistics show teens have twice as many accidents during the summer as any other time of the year, and alcohol is often a contributing factor. Researchers say...
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What Happens to Your Online Assets After You’re Gone?
The Digital Afterlife Debate: What Happens to Your Online Assets After You’re Gone By: Gerry Kane The digital afterlife debate over who owns the online assets of someone who has died has been in the news recently, brought to light by several families whose children...
When It Comes to Inheritance, Treating Children Equally Not Always the Best Plan
While most parents have the inclination to treat all their children equally when it comes to an inheritance, I know that this is not always the wise choice. Here are some scenarios when an unequal distribution may be better: Children of unequal wealth – If you have...
Furry Family
Well, it’s official: Our adopted black kitties are members of the family without prejudice. You may remember my telling you when Karen and I brought them home. They are really cute and provide us a lot of entertainment and, of course, love. (Did you know it’s been...
Pets Are People, Too!
If one were to believe for a second that pets are not important, they might consider the impact owners’ love for their furry friends have on the US economy: Over $35 BILLION spent on grooming, healthcare, shelter, food, etc. To put it in perspective: According to the...
The Romance Business
If you are getting married soon, CONGRATULATIONS! So many details… planning, family and friend invitations, caterers, details details details. But don’t forget some of the most enduring decisions you will make BEFORE you tie the knot! Protecting your new family with...
Who Cares For Ya, Baby? (Client Care Program Information)
If you are too young to remember Kojak’s (Telly Savalas’ tv series) famous line, “Who loves ya, Baby?” then, you may not get my question, but no matter.. . It’s a quote just too fitting for me to let you know about our improved Client Care Membership Program. (It’s...
All About The Family
The holidays are here! This time of year is supposed to be about celebrating life, love, and family. It’s a time when we should really reflect on how blessed most of us are, and it’s an opportunity for us to show and share our love to the people who mean the most to...
What Does The VA Know That You May Not…
This is truly introductory information for a wealth of resources we are preparing to bring those of you who may qualify for little known VA benefits. The VA may not be guilty of purposely withholding information from it’s qualifying Veterans, but it does bear to be a...
When Tragedy Hits Close To Home…
On May 2, I was presented the sad news that one of my assistant’s mother, a widow for many years, has passed away. B. is grief stricken, of course, but there are a few circumstances surrounding her mother’s death that are especially hard on her and her siblings. On...