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    Does Your Business Have An “Ashley”?

    I recently had an eye-opening experience returning from a quick weekend getaway with Tina. The Wi-Fi was not working during our flight back, and I rediscovered an old game I hadn’t played in several decades.  (the book I had with me was completed on the previous flight) Solitaire Boredom solved! I struggled to recall the…

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    Even James Bond Needs Documentation

    In his escapades and adventures, James Bond may have used many tricks to escape death. However, even James Bond would have needed documentation to deduct the cost of his Aston Martin. Court nixes most auto deductions:  In the summary judgment issued by a Tax Court Judge, he ruled that the owner of a Long Beach, California-based `…

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    Lack of Commitment can be Expensive

    Lack of Commitment Is the Most Common Reason for Divorce in the USA, according to Forbes.com “Revealing Divorce Statistics In 2024”.   Divorce can have a lasting impact on your finances.  Don’t let “Lack of Commitment” be your reason for messing up on Valentine’s Day 2024. Super Bowl to Daytona – What a Week We kicked…

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    Dad and Medicare – info you might need for your parents.

    As we grow older, the parent/child roles often reverse, and we find ourselves caring for the very parents who once cared for us. That reversal has happened to myself and my parents, specifically my Dad. This past weekend, I experienced the struggle to access and coordinate my Dad’s ongoing care through Medicare.  I am sharing…

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    Off to College – A Parent’s Sanity Checklist

    College campuses will soon fill with students and families making the college trip for the first time, the Freshman arrival of the Class of 2026.  This transition from child to adult is exciting, emotional, and dangerous. Do you remember the 18th birthday your child celebrated in the past year? Eighteen changes everything. Along with them…

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    It Just Takes One

    Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, is an American holiday honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings, and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season. In the wake of this…