One of the more moving local Memorial Day observances is the lantern floating ceremony at Ala Moana Beach Park. Each year, thousands of kama`aina and visitors make their way to this solemn occasion of prayer and remembrance. If you have never been, it is worth your time. Find out more at the Lantern Floating Hawaii… Read More »
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Let’s See, What Would Grandpa’s Password Be?
As we spend more of our lives online — banking, collecting credit card rewards points, playing virtual reality games, creating photo albums, emailing, tweeting — it’s increasingly important to consider how beneficiaries can access those accounts and any assets they hold, once we’re gone.
It’s That Time Of Year … Graduation!
Prepaid college tuition plans are no longer the surefire solution to runaway tuition costs. However, they may be a way to save for college by locking in at least a portion of future tuition at today’s prices.
Having A Talk With Aging Parents
Do your aging parents resist any talk about the future or giving you any of their financial or legal information? You’re not alone.
When should I think about estate planning?
The best estate planning not only addresses our affairs after death, it also gets our affairs in order under potentially adverse circumstances during our lifetime.
Is Wealth Building Really That Simple?
Wealth building is so simple it can be explained in one sentence — Spend less than you earn and invest the difference wisely.
Medicaid Basics
This is government insurance for people who have very little money that covers, among other things, the cost of nursing home care.
Fast And Furious Star Slowed Down To Plan Ahead
Paul Walker signed his will in August of 2001, when he was only 28 years old. This is the same year his first Fast & Furious movie was released.
Get That Retirement Nest Egg Growing!
While saving more for retirement is a popular New Year’s resolution, it often fails because people don’t have a plan to actually save more. The first months of the New Year are over. Are you on track to save as much for retirement as you thought?
Make Sure You Know What You Want In Your Will, and Make It Clear
The best way to prevent bickering after someone is gone is good estate planning, done while the person is clearly of sound mind. While the specifics of Nelson Mandela’s estate plan are not yet known, his legacy will be tarnished by a battle over his estate.