by mcl | Oct 6, 2015 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By William B. Howell Much has been written through the years about how to care for a person suffering from Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, from Parkinson’s disease, or from a disabling stroke. There is a large volume of information...
by mcl | Oct 6, 2015 | Columns, Education Connection, Practical Living
By Zach New The International Dyslexia Association released the definition of dyslexia in November of 2002. It states, “Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability. Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, which result in people having difficulties with specific...
by mcl | Sep 2, 2015 | Christian Commerce, Columns, Practical Living
INSURANCE 101—WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Mississippi Christian Living: What should a young couple just starting out know about the kinds of insurance they need as new homeowners? They are probably totally shocked at what it costs to run a household, pay property taxes,...
by mcl | Aug 9, 2015 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By WILLIAM B. HOWELL Many people do their estate planning using what has frequently been referred to as the “lazy man’s will.” That is, they designate a survivor owner in the ownership document (deed, CD, bank account, etc.) so that when one of the owners passes away,...
by mcl | Jul 1, 2015 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By WILLIAM B. HOWELL Some people suggest that having legal work done without using the services of a lawyer is closely akin to having dental work done without using the services of a dentist. The question is: Do you really want to do that?And another...
by mcl | Jun 30, 2015 | Columns, Money Matters, Practical Living
By SCOTT T. MARSHALL, CPA, CFP® About two years ago, I had a financial planning review meeting with clients who were married. They both had long work histories with good incomes (i.e. they had more than paid their fair share into the social security system). He was 66...