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Do You Have a Will?

A horrible thing happened to a friend of mine. Her husband’s best friend died suddenly of a heart attack. He was only 40, active and slim. There was no heart disease in the family. It was a shock to all, one that put fear in our hearts and sent many to the doctor for a physical. Unfortunately, you just never know when disaster will strike. This is why people pay loads of money for insurance, they hope to never use. What is surprising is while most families carry home, car, and life insurance, they don’t bother to have a will. … Continue reading →

Home Décor—Valentine’s Day Flowers

Traditionally, one doesn’t decorate one’s house with dozens of flowers in preparation for Valentine’s Day (unless you are hosting a party or are wealthy). Rather, most of us wait to see if our special someone hand delivers the goods on the big day. (This tradition can lead to disappointment if you were expecting flowers and receive a card, candy, or gulp, a blender instead.) Let’s face it; flowers make for a much more attractive table centerpiece than a household appliance. Still not convinced flowers are the way to go this Valentine’s Day? Consider this: According to the Society of American … Continue reading →

Frugal Man Leaves $700,000 Estate

Neighbors in one Chicago town were surprised to learn that a retired janitor, who was extremely frugal, left behind a $700,000 estate when he passed away in March of last year. According to the Chicago Tribune, which reported the story yesterday, a friend and neighbor had been appointed to take care of the estate. While cleaning out his small ranch home, she was shocked to find envelopes full of money. “Dozens of them were stashed in dresser drawers, on shelves in a linen closet, in a Fannie May candy box. Every one was stuffed with cash.” The cash in the … Continue reading →