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Genealogy Corner… RootsTech

Issue 5.16

RootsTech, the largest family history conference in the world, announced musical guests and keynote speakers who will join its inspiring all-star lineup. Nationally renowned musicians the Crescent Super Band and Ryan Innes will partner for an exclusive performance during the opening social event on Thursday, February 4. The session of RootsTech on Friday, […]

Geek Speak… Is It Time For Windows 10 Yet?

Issue 5.16

Regular readers of this column know that I have been advocating not upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10 in the past. I do believe that anyone with Windows 8 will benefit from the upgrade, but moving from 7 to 10 creates a few problems that may or may not affect you. For […]

My View On Why We View

Issue 5.16

What do you call 6 guys at a funeral that are upset that the deceased looks better than they do?

Answer: Appalled Bearers!

One of the questions that we get asked often at Hughes Mortuary is about viewings and why we have them. Some may feel a viewing is archaic and go as […]

Have You Checked Your Beneficiaries Recently?

Issue 5.16

Take a moment to think about this: Are your beneficiaries in order?

It’s far too common for people to sit down and designate their beneficiaries in their wills, trusts, insurances and/or investments, and never give it another thought. With that one-and-done mentality, you may find your legacy isn’t what you meant it to […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Test Your Social Security Knowledge

Issue 5.16

National Trivia Day reminds us that knowledge about Social Security empowers you and prepares you for retirement. Remember, the more you know about Social Security, the more control you have over your bright future. 1. What is the average number of years someone has paid into Social Security once they start collecting disability […]