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3 Warning Signs of a Financial Scam

Nobody likes to admit they’ve fallen for a financial scam, but the fact is, it’s easier than ever to get caught up in one. This is...

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Selecting the Right Life Insurance Policy

While purchasing life insurance may seem pretty straightforward, it’s actually quite complex, especially with so many different types...

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Same-Gender Parents Face Legal Challenges Over Parental Rights—But Estate Planning Can Help

In 2015, when the Supreme Court ruled that same-gender couples had the right to marry, the LGBTQ community celebrated a huge victory....

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Platonic Parenting

Divorce can be one of the most unpleasant—and often traumatic—experiences of your life, especially if you have children. It can be even...

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Financial and Legal Planning for Unmarried Couples

While the Supreme Court issued a landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage in the U.S. making it possible for people of all sexual...

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Caring for Elderly Parents in Your Home and Unexpected Costs

Multi-generational households are becoming the new (or maybe it’s really old) in vogue way to handle the care of aging parents. And I'm...

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Review Your Insurance Policies if You're Growing Your Family

As your family size grows, there are lots to prepare for and consider. Welcoming a new family member can be a joyous occasion, and...

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Before Committing to Your Next Trip, Commit to Your Estate Plan

If you are planning a vacation, you probably have a lot to prepare for before you get away. Between structuring your itinerary, getting...

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Navigating the Sandwich Generation with Ease

The average age of parents raising children in the US continues to rise, leaving many middle-aged Americans in a category commonly...

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How to Start Organizing Your Legal and Financial Life

For many, the idea of legal and financial ordering can be complex and confusing. This article will give you a few places to start: 1....

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Learn How to Live Before You Die

At a commencement speech at Stanford University in 2005, Steve Jobs said: “Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool...

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Being Organized Can Be a Great Gift for Your Loved Ones

As hard as it is for all of us to “plan” for our deaths, doing so is one of the best things you can do for your family. Adding to their...

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Surely You've Had Changes in Your Life

Estate planning is not a “set it and forget it” kind of thing. Your life changes, your assets change, the laws change -- and if your plan...

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6 Major Mistakes Hawaiʻi Families Make

Before you choose an estate planning attorney, understand the common missteps that can quietly affect families — and how to approach planning with clarity and confidence.

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