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Unrecognizably Disguised Blessings
I am not an end of year reminiscer nor do I typically make New Year’s Resolutions. It seems forced if these things are something I do because of a date on a calendar. I have found that frequently reflecting on my journey through this life makes the difficult times a bit less difficult and enhances… Continue Reading Unrecognizably Disguised Blessings
The Wonderful World of Women
Greetings! My name is Mike Lewis and I am the Controller at Community Partnerships of Idaho, Inc. I have been with the company nearly four years and I have recently been asked to create a blog about women. Yes, that’s right – women. You see, for me here at CPI it’s like Custard’s last stand… Continue Reading The Wonderful World of Women
Medicare for 2018
The start of a new calendar year brings with it all sorts of changes and this is true with Medicare, as well. Let’s start with a look at premiums for Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).For 2018, most people will pay a monthly premium of $134 for Medicare Part B coverage. Remember that Part… Continue Reading Medicare for 2018
The Importance of Female Mentorship
There I was a 12 year old, 86 pound, baggy jean wearing tom-boy Latina arriving to the first day of sixth grade and in walks a tall, blonde, bright blue eyed woman who would be my teacher. I had heard stories of her, she was said to be strict and tough, almost authoritarian like. She… Continue Reading The Importance of Female Mentorship
Special Needs and Supplementary Needs Trusts
SNT Trusts are established to supplement, but not to replace, the benefit a disabled beneficiary may receive for SSI, Medicaid, and other Government Benefit Programs. ESTABLISHING A TRUST Execute a properly drafted Trust Obtain the Employee Identification Number (EIN) Name of Trust Name of Grantor Grantor’s Social Security Number Name of Trustee Trustee’s Address Trustee’s… Continue Reading Special Needs and Supplementary Needs Trusts
The Third Rule of Self Care
Rule number 3 Forgive yourself. I mean it. Maybe you have all the know-how, money, ability, strength, and talent to do whatever is you want to do. But let’s say you still didn’t do it. Now you’re giving yourself crap for not doing what you need to; to be who you want to be. Heads up… Continue Reading The Third Rule of Self Care