God’s Will, My Will
A Christian ministry invited me to present estate planning issues to its constituents at an event. Following the presentation, a businessman and his wife began discussions with me about their estate. In the process I asked them, “Have you thought about contributing part of your estate to the Lord for His work?”
They responded by stating...... >Read More
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Tithing - the Generosity Habit
When it comes to giving, Marvin Kehler, President of Global Aid Network, doesn’t think it is complicated.
"It all starts with God putting a desire in your heart. Once that happens, God begins to supply the means to fulfill it."
Marvin and his wife Katherine have applied this simple philosophy throughout their personal and professional lives....... >Read More
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529 Facts
Helping to save for your grandchildren’s college education is like saving for retirement. Time, not timing, is the key!
And a savvy tool to help you save is the 529 Plan. Here’s what you should know:
Cost increases
A grandchild born in today's world and enrolling in college 18 years from now will face huge expenses. In the last couple...... >Read More
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Why do I Need a Financial Plan?
If you think about it, your life can be divided up into five key areas:
Church
Family
Work
The world (meaning your involvement in the community, city, province, etc.)
Other, which includes things like recreation and friendships.
As long as you give each area its due, things will hum along just fine. But the minute you begin devoting...... >Read More
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Give Wisely, Give Willingly
You walk to your mailbox, and there among the bills and junk mail is another familiar sight’s letter requesting financial support.
Or you're eating dinner and the phone rings. A very professional support raiser launches into a well-rehearsed monologue about the plight of the Uygurs. Before you can even process all this information, he asks,...... >Read More
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Parenting AGAIN at 50+
Retirement dreams turn topsy-turvey as more and more grandparents step in to raise their kids' kids.
Chantal could hardly contain herself when she arrived home from kindergarten. During dinner, when her family asked about her day, she said that she had told her teacher, “My papa did my braids last night. He’s the best papa in the whole world,...... >Read More
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Estate Planning
The role of an executor
A close friend has just asked me to be his executor. Before I accept this appointment, can you tell me what it involves? I assume it is a relatively simple task.
This job can be simple or complex depending on the clarity of the Will and the Estate Plan. Of course the size of the... >Read More
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Make Your Retirement Income Last
“Our income seemed more than adequate when we retired. But now we’re... >more
Passing on the Principles
Teaching your children and grandchildren how to handle their finances is one... >more
What Do You Fear?
