As you get older, you may recognize the more serious need to plan for the future. Your focus is no longer vacations and hobbies. Now it is a question of maintaining a quality standard of living in the golden years of your life. This kind of planning is not easy to do...
If you have concerns about your loved ones’ well-being after you are gone, you may be considering your options for estate planning. Like many in Kansas and across the country, you may be hoping the assets in your estate can provide some stability and security for your...
When you look back over the closest companions you have had in your life, probably at least one of them was a pet. Dogs, cats and other animals often provide emotional support and unconditional love that you may not have found anywhere else, even in your marriage....
At this time of year, many Kansas residents know what to expect on the roads. The seasons are changing, and weather and wildlife can be serious safety issues. However, law enforcement agencies began to see a rise in traffic accidents, injuries and fatalities since...
How many times have you heard the story of someone who seemed to do everything right but made one big mistake that left his or her loved ones struggling for years after the person died? Sadly, this is not an unusual tale, and often, that “one big mistake” involves...
Businesses are subject to many risks on many planes; they face danger on the physical, financial and cyber levels among others. They are vulnerable to theft, lawsuits, competition, hacking and more. Eliminating all hazards to your business is impossible. However,...
Whether you have a dispute with a partner, vendor or client, you can preserve your business relationship with a smart approach to the conflict. Having methods in hand to cope with these issues can also protect the reputation and profitability of your company. Review...
No matter how well you know someone, there will usually be areas in which you will disagree. Even when people come together for like-minded reasons, such as starting a business, there are opportunities for misunderstandings and missed communication that can complicate...
If you are in the military and face deployment, the parenting plan you create during your divorce must reflect this possibility. A military parenting plan is an agreement you and your former spouse make to provide a stable, healthy environment for your children during...
If you have been in a motor vehicle accident, you were smart to accept a medical evaluation on the scene and perhaps even head to the emergency room for a more thorough exam. You may decide to take a few days off work and soak in a warm bath to ease the sore muscles...
