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Making a Difference for Women and Families in Anne Arundel County

Making a Difference for Women and Families in Anne Arundel County By Julie Crudele Anne Arundel Women Giving Together Anne Arundel Women Giving Together (AAWGT) began in 2005 when a small group of local women who believed that substantial change can be achieved in small financial increments, came together to make a difference in the […]

Posted inLegal InsightsRetirement

The Will – A Must-Have

The Will – A Must-Have By Albert Northrop We have explored the myths of revocable living trusts and reviewed some alternatives. The must-have document is the good ol’ Will. As I have mentioned before, it’s best to consult an attorney to have your will prepared properly. There are two reasons why many attorneys charge very […]

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Dear Vicki

DEAR VICKI As one year ends and another begins, I feel haunted by the “coulda, shoulda, wouldas.” I’ve made so many mistakes that resulted in a disappointing marriage and a lackluster career. Maybe if I’d had some breaks and encouragement, I would have done better. If I could do things over, I’d make different choices […]

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Book Reviews

The New 1031 Handbook: Good News for Real Estate Investors By Bettye J. Matthews, CPA AuthorHouse, Bloomington, IN (2006) For those of you that currently invest in real estate, have invested in real estate or are considering investing in real estate, I recommend that you consider purchasing The 1031 Handbook! By: Bettye J Matthews, CPA. […]

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Wisdom from the Plant World

Wisdom from the Plant World By Neil Moran We usually think of plants as providing us with beauty, food or medicine. Perhaps, though we ignore the lessons that can be learned from the world of plants. By their very nature, they can show us the way to patience, love and hope, according to Gina Mohammed, […]