Columnists

Don’t Wait Until The Last Minute To File!… Five Tax Tips

Issue 52.10

In a discussion about taxes the other day a friend said to me “I have been guilty of filing my taxes at midnight on April 15th, but as I get older and my taxes get more complicated, I can’t afford to wait until March to […]

Legal Issues For The Elderly… Preventing Problems And Mistakes In Estate Planning

Issue 52.10

When you make a will or trust, you are not obligated to leave property to anyone. In order to discourage disappointed heirs from disputing your estate plan, you can include a “no-contest” provision that automatically cancels an heir’s inheritance if he or she […]

A Time of Thanks… “It’s a Wonderful Life”

Issue 52.10

During the Christmas Season our hearts turn to the things that are most dear to us. We find joy as our loved ones gather near to celebrate this special time of the year. The Spirit of the Season fills the air as we […]

Honoring Traditions… Sharing A Joyous Holiday Season

Issue 52.10

Christmas is almost upon us, a time when we gather around our dear friends and family. This is a joyous holiday season where we honor the traditions of our loved ones. My family has many holiday traditions also, many […]

Genealogy Corner… Newer FamilySearch – Part 5

Issue 52.10

Using the newest version of www.familysearch.org is easier than ever before. When you search in historical records, you enter some information about an ancestor. The website then finds records of births, marriages, deaths, censuses, and other events that might […]

Social Security Column… Your Resolutions For 2011

Issue 52.10

It’s that time of year: out with the old and in with the new. You may be thinking about your list of New Year’s resolutions for 2011. There are many important things to consider. May we suggest a few? Each of these will […]

Looking Back… Leaving a Legacy

Issue 52.10

What is a legacy? It’s an inheritance or anything that’s handed down or remaining from a previous generation or time. You have a unique family heritage, traditions and values that were taught and followed by your ancestors, parents and grandparents. Important principles that […]

Should We Be Worried About Glaucoma?… Wisdom In Annual Eye Exams

Issue 51.10

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning. In the early stages of the disease, there may be no symptoms. Experts estimate that half of the people affected by glaucoma may not know they […]

Safety vs Risk In Your Retirement Nest Egg

Issue 51.10

My Grandfather said: “It’s easy to make money at the livestock market. Just buy when it’s low, and sell when it’s high.”

Unfortunately, he lost his Wyoming ranch in the Great Depression, because the market was down […]

Social Security Column…Our 75th Anniversary: An Eventful Year

Issue 51.10

Social Security is the nation’s most successful domestic program. It’s easy to look back at what a difference it has made over the past 75 years. And 2010, our diamond anniversary year, has been full of accomplishments.

We […]