A Chicago man left a large estate to extended family by default. Some people are unassuming millionaires. By looking at them on the street, they are indistinguishable from the average person. Upon their death, others are often surprised to find these individuals amassed significant wealth. According to recent Block Club Chicago article titled “A Chicago […]
A will and an estate plan are not synonymous. People tend to categorize things and ideas. If the category is broader, then several things can have this label. For example, all cats and dogs are animals. Still, not all animals are cats and dogs. Neither is a cat a dog. However, there are some cute […]
Making mistakes on beneficiary designations is common. Preparing for death is an unpleasant reality. For this reason, people often avoid estate planning. When taking action at the approach of death, stress and urgency can impair thinking. According to a recent yahoo! Finance article titled “5 Retirement Plan Beneficiary Mistakes to Avoid,” taking steps in advance […]
The SECURE 2.0 Act was passed in 2022. Preparing for retirement includes financial planning. People need to save money to help pay for goods and services when they no longer receive a income from their employment. Although most employers no longer provide pensions for their employees, most businesses offer some type of retirement benefit. According […]
Cardiovascular disease is a prominent cause of death. The heart is an essential muscle in the body. It pumps blood to all organs and tissues, supplying them with oxygen. When Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills experienced a cardiac arrest during the recent game against the Cincinnati Bengals, thousands of fans were reminded of importance […]
People should store their legal documents in a secure place. Not everyone secures their valuables. Some people stash cash in their sock or underwear drawers. Others keep their important papers like social security cards and birth certificates on a shelf. Although these may work for a time, they also leave your money and important information […]
Climbing stairs can help older adults stay healthy. Stairs have long been considered good exercise. Perhaps you played a sport where your coaches had you run stairs for conditioning. Think stadium or field house stairs. Maybe you have seen or used a “stair-stepper” at the local gym. Even if you have never been to a […]
Equal is not always fair. Most parents are used to their children complaining about fairness. Siblings seem to be have a radar to detect even the smallest millimeter of difference on desserts or the tiniest fraction of a second for use of a shared toy. The hope is for children to outgrow this obsession with […]
Kirstie Alley left a large estate after her recent death. The state motto of Kansas “ad astra per aspera” translates “to the stars through difficulty.” Whether they considered life in Kansas difficult or easy, several Hollywood stars have strong connections to the state. Michael McShane from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Paul Rudd from […]
Flaxseed can benefit healthy aging. Genes certainly play a role in health as people age. After all, it is hard to fool the gene pool! Choices also impact the aging process. Kind of an extension of that "nature or nurture" thing. People with great genes can increase their risk of ailments through poor diet and […]
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