FROM THE EDITOR

PREPARE:  TOMORROW IS COMING!! [ap_dropcaps style=”ap-square”]W[/ap_dropcaps]hen I think about the things Mary and Joseph went through prior to the birth of Jesus, it appeared that there was no prep time at all.  It is so comforting to know that God already had everything planned.  But we must prepare our hearts and minds to greet each …

FINANCIAL PREPARATION

CHRISTMAS GIVING [ap_dropcaps style=”ap-square”]I[/ap_dropcaps]t’s the most wonderful time of the year! The fragrance of Christmas is all around us, and so are the shoppers. It’s amazing to see millions of consumers daily “dashing through the snow, and other wintry weather conditions, to shop themselves into debt, in the name of Christmas. Nothing wrong with Christmas …

THE SAVIOR IS COMING:

ARE YOU PREPARED TO MEET HIM [ap_dropcaps style=”ap-square”]I[/ap_dropcaps]n Luke 4:18-19, Jesus read to the listeners in the House of Worship His mission and purpose.  He read to them: [18] “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal …

WHAT HAVE I ACCOMPLISHED THIS YEAR?

REFLECT ON THE PREVIOUS YEAR [ap_dropcaps style=”ap-square”]T[/ap_dropcaps]he advent of December ushers in the joy of the holiday season and anticipation for the New Year.  However, as we rush to write New Year’s resolutions and plan our Christmas shopping, we should take a moment to reflect on the old year and its happenings.  Every old year …

MY FLIGHT LEAVES TOMORROW

…I HAVEN’T PACKED! [ap_dropcaps style=”ap-square”]T[/ap_dropcaps]his situation would not startle a seasoned traveler or business traveler who is used to living out of a suitcase. But let’s add some drama: My (International) Flight (For The Vacation I’ve Been Planning For The Past Year) Leaves Tomorrow and I Haven’t Packed (or Set Up International Services On My …

LESSEN THE STRESS, PREPARE

PROTECTING YOUR CHILD’S INHERITANCE [ap_dropcaps style=”ap-square”]E[/ap_dropcaps]state planning for the future inheritance of your children and grandchildren should include protective measures to keep assets from disappearing or being claimed by a creditor. A simple way to achieve inheritance protection is through a trust. A trust can pass your wealth bypassing probate. This allows specific trust provisions …