Top 5 Reasons Not to Have an Estate Plan
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Top 5 Reasons Not to Have an Estate Plan

We often hear many reasons why people do not have an estate plan or why they are putting off creating their estate plan.

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Here are the top five reasons why people don’t have an estate plan (and why these reasons shouldn’t prevent you from doing your estate plan today):

  1. I don’t have enough money, property, etc. Estate planning is not just about assets. Estate planning is a way to protect
New store coming downtown, restaurant features Thai food and other Jackson County business news
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New store coming downtown, restaurant features Thai food and other Jackson County business news

JACKSON COUNTY, MI – A great place to get some Thai food and a floral shop moving downtown are among businesses making news in the Jackson County area.

Here’s some recent business news you might have missed.

The Drunken Noodles are a hit at Sakura

Victor Taihuttu wanted to bring a different kind of cuisine to Jackson County, so he opened a restaurant that offered hibachi, sushi and Thai food.

Taihuttu opened Sakura in November 2022 in the former Northwest Coney Island location after it closed last summer.

The Drunken Noodles, a Thai dish, have become a favorite menu item,

What Does the End of the Public Health Emergency Mean?
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What Does the End of the Public Health Emergency Mean?

The national Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 ends on May 11, 2023.

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The end of the public health emergency brings a variety of changes to the healthcare system.

Most of the remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements will end for federal workers, contractors and foreign air travelers.

The government is also lifting requirements for Head Start educators and healthcare workers.

Free COVID-19 vaccines and tests will no longer be provided

Breaking: New Self-Disclosure Policy – Rickard & Associates
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Breaking: New Self-Disclosure Policy – Rickard & Associates

The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a new Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy to be used by US Attorney Offices throughout the country.

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The new policy helps to encourage early and voluntary self-disclosure of corporate criminal misconduct. It reinforces the importance of having an effective compliance plan that identifies misconduct.

To be a voluntary self-disclosure, the disclosure must be voluntary, timely and must contain all relevant facts of misconduct.

If the

T-Mobile to acquire Ryan Reynolds’ Mint Mobile for up to $1.35 billion
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T-Mobile to acquire Ryan Reynolds’ Mint Mobile for up to $1.35 billion

The T-Mobile logo is seen on a storefront, Oct.  14, 2022, in Boston.

T-Mobile is set to purchase prepaid wireless brand Mint Mobile but says the brand’s low monthly rate – as well as its marketing from part-owner and actor Ryan Reynolds – are here to stay.

T-Mobile on Wednesday said it agreed to purchase Ka’ena Corp. and its subsidiaries and brands, including Mint Mobile, the wireless service Ultra Mobile and wholesaler Plum. T-Mobile plans to pay up to $1.35 billion in cash and stock and close the deal later this year, with the final price depending on Ka’ena’s performance.

The deal should help brands grow and offer competitive pricing to more US

3 Things You Should Know About Irrevocable Trusts
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3 Things You Should Know About Irrevocable Trusts

A trust is an estate planning tool that allows a person to control their assets during their lifetime and make provisions for incapacity and death.

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One thing you should know about irrevocable trusts is that, unlike revocable or living trusts, irrevocable trusts cannot be changed or amended. They are set in stone.

A second thing that you should know about irrevocable trusts is that they have significant advantages, and

MY BIZ: Coralville tech company aims to make ‘a safer world’
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MY BIZ: Coralville tech company aims to make ‘a safer world’

This IntelliSee example alert demonstrates how the artificial intelligence platform warns users of a weapon in a building. The Coralville-based company, which began selling the AI ​​platform in 2022, monitors existing surveillance cameras 24/7/365 to warn of hazards. (IntelliSee)

CORALVILLE — Is there a way to make schools and hospitals safer?

That was the question that led to the creation of IntelliSee, a real-time platform that uses artificial intelligence to monitor existing surveillance cameras and alert clients to potential problems.

“We have the audacity to think we can make the world safer,” said Scott Ketlinger, the Coralville-based company’s CEO, investor

Is oatmeal anti-inflammatory?  A list of anti-inflammatory foods
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Is oatmeal anti-inflammatory? A list of anti-inflammatory foods

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A list of Anti-inflammatory foods to help aid in digestion and other bodily processes

Believe it or not, inflammation is one of the most common reasons behind minor aches and pains that we experience on a daily basis. Things such as headaches, sore joints, back pain and even toothache can all be attributed to inflammation as the main cause of concern and likely the culprit behind your discomfort. For that reason, I feel it is important to research and report on what healthy foods we can eat