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Here are this week’s articles as well as a brief description of each:
1. What Happens When Your Child Turns 18? When your child turns 18, he or she is legally considered an adult for many purposes. Here is a list of 50 things a child can do after turning 18. As parents, we must recognize that some of these changes are important, and we can take some proactive steps to best handle these changes. Some of the most important changes relate to healthcare. When your child turns 18, you can no longer talk to a health practitioner or insurance company about your child. If your child is injured while out of town, this can be particularly problematic. One thing to consider is a Health Care Power of Attorney or healthcare proxy. This will allow you to make medical decisions if your child is unable to make them on his or her own.
2. Attention, Students: Put Your Laptop Away. While the title of this article makes it sound like it’s only directed towards students, it applies to anyone who takes notes when attending meetings. With the proliferation of electronic devices in today’s world, the idea of taking notes by hand seems a bit old fashioned. According to this article, taking notes by hand involves a higher level of information processing. When we type notes, we often try to take them verbatim and write down as much as we can. The processing that occurs while you take notes can improve both learning and retention.
3. 4 Estate Planning Myths That Refuse to Die. Estate planning can play an important role in the financial planning process. An estate plan can help you protect those who depend on you and your income during their lifetime. It can also be used to name guardians for minor children. Here are the four myths discussed in more detail in the article:
· Myth #1: Estate planning is only for the high net worth
· Myth #2: Estate planning is only about distributing assets after I’m gone
· Myth #3: A will can oversee the distribution of all my assets
· Myth #4: Once I put a plan in place, I don’t need to revisit it later
4. 8 Daily Rituals That Keep You Laser Focused. All of us have work habits that help increase our productivity. Saving more time and effort can benefit our productivity. This article shares eight workday rituals that can help you stay hyper-focused and productive throughout the day. They start with determining your optimal wake-up time and bedtime. They end with preparing for tomorrow.
5. Good Information on Social Security Can Be Hard to Find – Here Are Some Reliable Sources. Social Security can play a very important part in the financial future of many older people. However, it can be hard to find good information. There are many data sources that are either incorrect or provide contradictory advice. If you’re wondering where to look for guidance, please click the link for some suggestions.
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Phil Weiss founded Apprise Wealth Management. He started his financial services career in 1987 working as a tax professional for Deloitte & Touche. For the past 25+ years, he has worked extensively in the areas of financial planning and investment management. Phil is both a CFA charterholder and a CPA.
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