My first meeting of the New Year with my clients is usually filled with topics like portfolio performance, goals, and income planning. While these items are very important and subjects worth discussing, there is one topic I always make sure is covered – beneficiary designations. Over the years I have become more and more...
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10 Safety Tips for Women to Keep in Mind for the Holiday Season Every year during the holiday season the news is flooded with reports of crimes against women. With the current economic issues and the number of people unemployed we are sure to see an increase in statistics. Since we are constantly reminded to not pick up strangers...
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Recently, a good friend and I had lunch with a female police officer from the Chandler, Arizona Police Department. The reason for the meeting was to explore security issues women face for future What Women Should Know articles. Normally this is not the type of conversation to have over food, but I was so excited to get an...
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It’s that time of year again when we are all dreaming of escaping the extreme heat either on a beach sipping a fruity drink with an umbrella or snuggling under a warm blanket in the cool, crisp mountain breezes. When planning your next venture, make sure to keep these personal safety tips in mind. According to The...
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What happens when your’e traveling and an expensive piece of jewelry is lost or, even worse, stolen? How about if you go away for the weekend and someone breaks into your home and takes that estate piece that has been in your family for years? This is exactly what happened to a new friend I had lunch with recently. She and...
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by Christine Forakis, Esq., Forakis Law Firm Families and individuals are on a life expedition with dangers such as death, disability, mental illness and serious injuries. They must carry in their imaginary backpacks the right legal documents and other equipment to take care of each catastrophe before and if it occurs. Following is...
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