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Estate Plans are For the Living
Legal Matters Presented by: Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning, www.bradfordholliman.com A complete estate plan is for the “autumn” of your life- so much more than a will or trust to handle the distribution of your belongings after your death. Power of attorney. If you are temporarily in the hospital after an accident or a fall, you …
Essential Windows Software Updates You Need to Know About
Special Feature Brought to you by: Sawyer Solutions, www.sawyersolutionsllc.com On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will officially discontinue support for both Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008. This means that no new updates will be released for them, including security updates, though you can continue to operate the software. Why you should care: Any equipment that …
How to Handle Market Volatility
Money Matters presented by: Vision Financial Group, www.vision-financialgroup.com Conventional wisdom says that what goes up, must come down. But even if you view market volatility as a normal occurrence, it can be tough to handle when it’s your money at stake. Though there’s no foolproof way to handle the ups and downs of the stock …
New Source of Transportation for Area Senior Adults
Senior Scene As we at Brookdale University Park, a Continuing Care Retirement Community, celebrate our 20th Anniversary this year, we continue to be committed to providing service based on excellence and compassion. We know that these are traits of our service as an established senior living community our residents have come to expect. In order …
How Do Your Windows Rate?
Our House Brought to you by: Community Partner Hinkle Roofing, www.HinkleRoofing.com When it comes to your windows, you want them to be as energy-efficient as possible. In fact, most homeowners are looking for ways to keep their utility costs as low as they can. With a whole-window performance rating, you can determine if a window …
YBL & WBL: Transforming the Marketplace by Winning Men & Women to Christ
Special Feature Young Business Leaders (YBL) Fall Breakfast Friday, October 18, 2019 The Harbert Center, 2019 4th Ave North, Birmingham AL 35203 Serving Line opens at 6 a.m., Program 6:30-7:30 a.m. You are invited to come and join YBL at our fall breakfast! Joel Manby will be our featured guest and speaker. Joel’s leadership roles …
Area Student Receives President’s Volunteer Service Award
Education Extra Maggie Von Hagel, a 7th grade student at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic (OLS) School, was honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award. The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was granted …
A Dream Too Big
Best Books Caylin Louis Moore was a child of Compton, a city well-known for poverty, gangs, and crime. His single mother shared a bed with Moore and his two siblings. The plumbing was broken, rodents scampered behind the walls and hunger was a constant affliction. The sound of gunfire was a nightly event and gang …