How to Plan For A Child With Special Needs

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Estate planning is an important consideration for all parents, but it is especially important for parents of special needs children. It is important for parents of special needs children to have a solid estate plan in place to ensure that their child’s needs are met and their assets are managed appropriately. Here are 4 considerations…

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Estate Planning For Blended Families

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Blended families are becoming more and more common. These families often include stepchildren, ex-spouses, and other complicated relationships that can make estate planning a challenge. However, with careful consideration and planning, it is possible to create an estate plan that addresses the unique needs of blended families. Here are 5 tips for blended families: 1.…

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Sculpting Your Future

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This month we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day, the coming of Spring, and the excitement of the NCAA Tournament.  Interestingly, if you think about it all three incorporate themes that involve the promise of future greatness – the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, the coming of new life and summer after a…

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What Benefits Are Available For Veterans?

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As a veteran, you may be entitled to a range of benefits that can help you in various aspects of your life. To qualify for veterans benefits, you must first have served in the military and received a discharge that is not dishonorable. The type of benefits you may be eligible for will depend on…

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How to Communicate With Your Healthcare Provider

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As a patient, you have a right to be involved in the decisions that affect your health. This includes decisions about your medications. Effective communication with your healthcare provider is crucial in ensuring that you receive the right medications and that they are prescribed in the right way. Here are some tips on how to…

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7 Ways to Know Your Assets Are Protected

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Protecting your assets is an essential part of financial planning, whether you are just starting out or are already established. Your assets are what you have worked hard for, and you want to make sure that they are secure and protected. Here are some tips for protecting your assets: Protecting your assets requires planning, diligence,…

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How To Prevent Falls As You Age

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Falls are a common and serious problem among seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in four older adults falls each year, and falls are the leading cause of injury and death among seniors. However, falls are not an inevitable part of aging, and there are steps that seniors can…

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Medicaid Expansion: What Might It Mean for You?

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As of late 2022, more than 84 million people were enrolled in Medicaid — a number that has steadily increased in recent years. Amid the pandemic, total enrollees climbed by 20 million people from 2020 to 2022 alone. Meanwhile, the debate among lawmakers on further expanding Medicaid in some 11 states continues to evolve. Depending on where you reside,…

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Considerations for Forming an LLC for Real Estate

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For individuals who own real estate, it is important to consider the best way to structure your ownership. You may at first hold title to the real estate personally, but that may not be the most advantageous method of ownership. Another option is to create a limited liability company (LLC). An LLC is a type…

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