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Blue Light And Your Eyes

Issue 6.17

We have long known that the UV-A and UV-B energy just below the visible spectrum harms the sensitive retinal structures inside of our eyes. Surprisingly, it turns out that there is a portion of the visible spectrum that is harmful as well. And unfortunately it is the short wavelengths between 380 and 500 […]

Geek Speak… Avoiding and Recovering from Scams

Issue 6.17

It seems that I am spending more time and energy on helping people avoid scams and helping them recover from the damage done when they make the mistake of trying to work with those that are trying to hurt them.

Here are the signs of scamware. It will pop up on your screen […]

Genealogy Corner… RootsTech 2017

Issue 6.17

Several sessions at RootsTech 2017, including the general keynote sessions, will be streamed live on the home page of RootsTech.org. After the conference, recordings of these sessions will be posted on the website for a limited time.

See the streaming schedule below for times, session titles, and presenter names.

Wednesday, 8 Feb 2017

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Legal Issues For The Elderly… My Parent Died With a Trust… Now What Do I Do?

Issue 6.17

Many people are familiar with Trusts. In recent years, a Trust has become a popular Will substitute. Many people have decided to use a Trust as opposed to a Will in doing their Estate Planning. The primary purpose is to avoid probate and maintain privacy at the time of one’s death.

However, many […]

This Spring

Issue 5.17

This spring, we have a lot to be grateful for and a lot to look forward to in 2017. The parade of Homes starts the early spring out with another 28 beautiful homes to look and see what is new, fresh and trending. I know some look at the Parade of homes as […]

Marriage And Money

Issue 5.17

As investment advisers, we commonly encounter someone that recently loses their spouse or is going through a divorce and they come to us asking for help to understand their investments and finances. Who in your family makes the long term and short term financial plans? In most households we tend to see one […]

New Year Estate Planning… It’s Not Too Late

Issue 5.17

Since we’re a few weeks into 2017, we invite you to remember to frequently revisit the goals you set for yourself. The key to keeping any resolution or goal is to make it specific and attainable. This year, we want to remind you of the importance of keeping your estate plan up to […]

Principles of Freedom – Inaugural Address

Issue 5.17

The Inaugural Address of a new president typically sets a course for the new administration and serves notice of their intention. Usually, what a President wants and what actually happens are somewhat different. This is because Presidents do not have the power to create law – that is reserved to the legislature. Presidents […]

Genealogy Corner… 6 Things to Look for in FamilySearch in 2017 – Part 3

Issue 5.17

Part 3:

New Discovery Experiences

The Family History Library in Salt Lake City is a top tourist attraction for the state of Utah. In February, 2017, FamilySearch will open a wonderful, state-of-the-art Discovery Experience attraction on the Library’s main floor. The new feature will enable guests to have fun, large-as-life personal discovery experiences […]

Understanding Your Social Security… We Are Here To Help You Realize Your Dream

Issue 4.17

January 16 was Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – a national holiday and a day of remembrance. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to creating and fostering equal rights for African Americans, and he died during his efforts to make his dream a reality.

Many people commemorate this holiday by serving their […]