Peace of Mind Is the New Love Language Why Your Estate Plan Is the Best Gift You’ll Give
February is often referred to as the month of love; it contains a couple of holidays that allow us to shower those closest to us with affection. Valentine’s Day is the highlight for many people, as they’ll go to extreme lengths to prove their love to their partners. They’ll get reservations weeks in advance at the busiest restaurant in town, buy luxurious gifts, and plan a date night that nobody will soon forget. While Valentine’s gets the most attention, February is also International Friendship Month, giving us another excuse to go big for someone close to us. While you likely already have a gift in mind for Valentine’s Day or plan to get together with your closest friends at some point this month, we have an idea for a gift that is sure to benefit them. Talk with them about Estate Planning! If you don’t already have an Estate Plan, now is the perfect time to get one in place. Not only does it ensure your wishes will be carried out in the event of the unexpected or unimaginable, but it also allows you to protect your loved ones and provide peace of mind for the future. Then, for Valentine’s Day, you can share your Estate Plan with your partner, showing that you’ve taken the necessary steps to protect their future. There’s no greater way to show your love! If you want to do even more, encourage your partner and friends to establish their own Estate Plans. Simply sharing your encouragement is an act of love because it shows you care about their future and desires. You’re not trying to influence their plan or be included in some aspect; you’re demonstrating care for them! If your friends or loved ones have any questions about creating an Estate Plan or are ready to take the next step and establish one, send them our way! We’ve helped countless individuals in our community with their Estate Plans and would be happy to do the same for you or someone you love.
DIGITAL DECEPTION Secrets of the Internet’s Sneakiest Scams
The internet has become deeply intertwined with our lives, enabling us to reconnect with old friends, stay informed about the latest news, and explore new ideas. However, with the good comes the bad. Scammers have been developing new strategies to take our money, and if you’re not careful, you could become a victim. Here are three internet-enabled scams you should be aware of. Unfamiliar Emails We get emails every day, and most come from unfamiliar senders. These emails rarely contain relevant or beneficial information, but they often carry potential harm. Don’t click on links or attachments within these communications unless you expect them. Scammers can even spoof friends’ or family members’ emails, so it’s always good to be cautious. Scam Calls Your phone number is public information, and scammers use that to their advantage. They often call seniors, claiming to be someone from their bank, cellphone provider, or another company with which they have an account. They ask for sensitive information shortly after the call begins. Never give it to them . The real organizations rarely call, and if they do, they will not ask for sensitive information. If you receive a suspicious call, hang up and contact the supposed organization directly to verify its authenticity. Shared Networks When you enter a business, you may feel compelled to join its public Wi-Fi. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with this practice, you do not want to use public Wi-Fi to log into and view your bank account, medical information, or social media accounts. Scammers wait on public networks to intercept passwords. Shared networks are not as safe as they may appear.
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