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Michigan: What Happens to Your Assets When You Don’t Have an Estate Plan?
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Michigan: What Happens to Your Assets When You Don’t Have an Estate Plan?

While many people fail to update their estate plans or even have an estate plan, they often don’t know what this means for their assets. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). In Michigan, if a person dies intestate (without an estate plan), then their estate passes according to the law. The law says that if you are married at the time of death and don’t have living parents, children or grandchildren, your spouse receives your entire estate.…
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How a Knoxville delivery boy built one of the world’s most respected newspapers
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How a Knoxville delivery boy built one of the world’s most respected newspapers

Former New York Times publisher Adolph Ochs was considered a journalism trailblazer in wanting to cover news stories objectively at a time when newspapers were known for often being full of partisan political stories. But there was bit of partisan pride, at least, as several Knoxville citizens recently commemorated the important role Knoxville played in Ochs’ newspaper career. It was here that he got printer’s ink in his blood, as they say, so on Thursday, Sept. 29, a historical plaque honoring him was unveiled by the Society of Professional Journalists. It hangs on the northeast corner of Market Square alongside…
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Torstar Corp. co-owner Bitove makes ‘no apologies’ amid tension with business partner
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Torstar Corp. co-owner Bitove makes ‘no apologies’ amid tension with business partner

One of the co-owners of Torstar Corp. says he is making “no apologies” for the way he runs the newspaper business after his business partner filed for a court order to wind up its parent company. Nordstar Capital Inc. co-owner Jordan Bitove says in a statement that he has worked to make the company resilient, more accountable and more competitive. “I’ve done this to ensure that the Toronto Star, Canada’s largest newspaper, can continue to deliver the news, opinion and stories our diverse audiences seek and the investigative journalism our democracy depends upon — while upholding The Star’s incredible legacy…
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The Dangers of Unpatched Medical Devices
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The Dangers of Unpatched Medical Devices

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a notice regarding their concerns of unpatched and legacy medical devices. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). The FBI found that recently, there has been an increase in medical device vulnerability. These vulnerabilities can result in cyberattacks. Outdated software is an easy target for bad actors. The FBI recommended encrypting data and prioritizing identity and access management. Strong, individualized passwords can help protect devices. Overall, the FBI is recommending that…
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Sales of iconic Hudson’s Bay blankets will now support fund for Indigenous initiatives
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Sales of iconic Hudson’s Bay blankets will now support fund for Indigenous initiatives

An iconic but controversial symbol of Canadian history and colonialism may soon be seen as a gesture of reconciliation. The Hudson’s Bay Foundation and the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund have announced that from now on, 100 per cent of the net proceeds from the sale of HBC’s famed striped wool blankets will provide support for Indigenous cultural, artistic and educational activities through a newly launched initiative called Oshki Wupoowane — The Blanket Fund. “We will never make profit from this blanket again. All the profits will go back to the Indigenous peoples,” Iain Nairn, president and CEO of…
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When Should I Have an Estate Plan?
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When Should I Have an Estate Plan?

Now is the time to have an estate plan – no matter your age, stage in life, wealth or assets. Many clients think they do not need a full estate plan, because they are not wealthy. While we may advise utilizing different legal documents or tailored plans, almost everyone can benefit from a well-drafted estate plan. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Over one-half of the adults in the United States do not have any estate planning…
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Canadians won’t escape the effects of global currency chaos
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Canadians won’t escape the effects of global currency chaos

For Canadians, usually the most pressing reason for thinking about global currencies is to know what you can buy with your loonie when you visit Mexico, Europe or the United States. By that token, Canadians currently traveling in Britain will likely be very pleased when they examine their credit card statements back home. Earlier this year, you had to pay $1.70 for one pound sterling; this week the British currency plunged to less than $1.50. It means after accounting for that country’s roaring inflation, a pint of beer in some London establishments will cost you (a mere) 12 bucks. On…
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How to run to lose weight and how much to run to lose weight?
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How to run to lose weight and how much to run to lose weight?

We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. How to Run to Lose Weight If you want to lose weight just run more, simple enough right? We all know that running is an excellent way to burn excess calories, and since it doesn’t require any exercise equipment or even a gym membership it’s the perfect solution to weight loss. But how much do you really need to run to lose weight? That question is key, and probably the reason why most people end up quitting their running routine within only a week or two of…
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