In my opinion, there’s nothing like a good James Bond movie—likewise the titles. Ironically, we live in a day and age that the title of this article rings true—too true. There is no time to die. After all, there seems to be no time to do the things we want/need to do, much less not…
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It’s the day after Super Bowl 58 and I am finally able to mutter the words…Dallas Cowboys without angst. We should have, could have, would have…. This week’s article title came by way of a colleague, who just happens to be a Green Bay Packers fan. It was in a humble effort of sportsmanship that…
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The holiday season is upon us; from story time with sorely missed grandchildren to laughter with friends and family over long-cherished memories, there’s little doubt that “the most wonderful time of the year” has arrived. For most families, this season is a time of reflection and connection as we bid farewell to the old year…
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It may sound a bit obvious, but I want to pose a question: How would that statement end if you were speaking to: …your children? …your grandchildren? …your successor? …your apprentice? …your co-workers? My bet is that those words come fairly quickly and easily for many, if not all, of those as you considered on…
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…with your adult kids. Should Inheritance Be a Retirement Strategy? That was actually the title of a Forbes article this year. And it’s really not a surprise when you consider just a few statistics: 63% of affluent 18-22 year old’s say that financial stability in retirement will depend on inheritance. 1 in 3 people are…
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Actually, that was in the month of November. We couldn’t quite squeeze it into the Life Planning 101 podcast schedule, but that doesn’t mean it is any less important. We have a pandemic in this nation and for once, I am not talking about COVID. This Pandemic is the escalating need for long-term healthcare and…
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‘Tis the time of year to be thankful, but let’s face it, that isn’t always easy. Our nation – and the entire world actually – has had a pretty rough go of things over the past few years. COVID uprooted and changed our lives almost overnight. Many of us lost loved ones, friends, and neighbors.…
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Anne Heche is yet another celebrity to die without a Will. When I read this fact, my heart sunk. Of course, I don’t know Anne Heche personally, but I do know what dying without a Will could possibly mean for her family—stress, chaos, conflict and quarrels, and interruptions to daily life for her family in…
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There just isn’t enough time in the day. It doesn’t matter who you are, or what you do or don’t do – we all have the same problem. Unfortunately, there are some things you can’t delegate or don’t want to delegate–your faith, family, health, etc… But there is a lot you should! More than 19…
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You have great power over the destiny of your family. In fact, you have the ability save your family… or destroy it. Yes. I am aware that probably hit you square between the eyes. In fact, I hope it did. Too many of us make all the excuses in the world to not work on…
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