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Setting Goals and Boundaries When Your Teenager is Struggling
Parenting Points If your teenager is becoming increasingly irresponsible, you will feel a lot of strong emotions. But, even in the worst of times, there are things you can do to be a positive influence on them. Here are four of the most important is working with them to establish goals and boundaries. 1. Set …
Avoiding Probate with Trusts
Legal Matters Presented by: Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning “Hindsight is 20/20” and here’s how to avoid a big “gotcha” with revocable living trusts in estate planning. One family was so grateful their mother had created her revocable trust 18 years ago. As the mother’s health worsened, the daughter named as the co-trustee managed her …
IRA and Retirement Plan Limits for 2020 have Increased
Money Matters Presented by: Vision Financial Group,www.vision-financialgroup.com IRA contribution limits. The maximum amount you can contribute to a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA in 2020 is $6,000 (or 100% of your earned income, if less), unchanged from 2019. The maximum catch-up contribution for those ages 50 or older remains at $1,000. You can contribute …
How to Keep Your Siding in Good Shape this Winter
Our House Brought to you by: Community Partner Hinkle Roofing, www.HinkleRoofing.com With winter now fast approaching, your home and its components should be ready for what the season will bring. The temperature drop can do a number on your roof, replacement windows, and siding. However, they can better withstand the weather if they are well-maintained. …
Reflections on the Existence of God by Richard E. Simmons III
Best Books Does God exist? In his latest book, Reflections on the Existence of God, Richard E. Simmons III answers this question in a series of easy to read, short essays full of fascinating illustrations. The book is the culmination of 25 plus years of research and provides a powerful answer key of sorts for …
Spreading Christmas Cheer
Cover Story Christmas is the perfect time to gather the ones we love close and make memories. Most importantly it’s an opportunity for us to celebrate our Savior’s birth. Enjoy reading about favorite Christmas memories and traditions from these past Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) cover stories and BCF friends! Ruth Graham, Author of Forgiving My …
Empowered to Serve: Tom McLeod, McLeod Software
Faith at Work If you decide to travel the interstates of Alabama or across the country this holiday season, the chances are excellent that you will encounter an 18-wheeler stamped with the slogan “M-Powered by McLeod Software.” For nearly 35 years, the Birmingham based company has been serving the trucking industry and has established a …
Shop for the Holidays at Home
Legal Matters Presented by: Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning No, not online shopping. Why not give some of your memorabilia to family and friends now so that you can see their delight? No need to wait until your Will is read. Keep in mind: You will know that it went to exactly the right relative …
4 Tips to Inventorying Your Possessions for Insurance Purposes
Money Matters Presented by: Vision Financial Group, www.vision-financialgroup.com It’s great to have insurance against damage and loss, but if you can’t show proof of your possessions, it may result in a protracted settlement process with your insurance company. Creating an inventory may take a bit of upfront work, but it can pay future benefits in …
Cheer on the Birmingham Bulls
12 Gifts of Christmas In 2016, Bulls owner, Art Clarkson was in semi-retirement in when he decided to bring his hockey team back to Birmingham. The Birmingham Bulls minor-league hockey team, a franchise that had an original five-year run in the 1970s and early 1980s. Within a year, the Bulls were on the ice at …
