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A simple step that can prevent a world of problems
Most people spend considerable time planning vacations, buying homes and saving for retirement. Yet many postpone one of the simplest and most important steps they can take to protect their families: …
Pass the photos, not just the turkey
Thanksgiving is all about family, food and traditions. We gather around the table, share favorite recipes and catch up with relatives we may not have seen in months. But this year, after the turkey …
Stumbling and bumbling through life
Well, it looks like fall has finally decided to come out of hiding. Maybe that change is responsible for what has happened to me over the past couple of weeks or so. Quite frankly, my daily life is …
I’m not 60. I’m 40. Again.
I woke up this morning and decided I’m not 60. I don’t want to be 60. I don’t feel 60. I don’t look 60. I’m not fat. I don’t have flabby arms. I don’t wear patterned shirts from …
A sliver of soap
I did my summer-to-winter clothes switch today. I’m behind schedule, but it’s been an interesting month getting here, even today. As I was escorting my white shoes to their sandal pals for …
Arts & Entertainment
The Coastal Discovery Museum will showcase the work of 17 contemporary artists in “Botanica, Contemporary Views From Nature,” an exhibition exploring the beauty, fragility and power of the …
The Hilton Head Choral Society will bring together Christmas classics, secular holiday favorites and Hanukkah selections for its annual “A Holiday Tapestry” concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at First …
Branches will welcome shoppers to its 31st annual Holiday Open House on Nov. 6-7, featuring seasonal displays, local vendors and holiday decorating demonstrations, with proceeds benefiting a …
Bluffton Library Events For information on events, call 843-255-6503. Nov. 5, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Musical program featuring the Sun City Jazz Band. Fabulous Forgeries Exhibition Nov. 6, 5-8 p.m. …
Business
Many companies with annual revenue between $10 million and $100 million are family-owned, and the prospect of selling can be overwhelming. The process involves a complex mix of short- and long-term …
The town of Bluffton and the Don Ryan Center for Innovation will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 16 to celebrate the opening of The COVE, a new facility designed to attract businesses and support …
As the year comes to a close, it may be a good time to check on your investments with an eye toward tax implications. Keeping long-term investment goals in mind, a trusted advisor can help you …
A dementia diagnosis can leave families wondering where to begin. Medical appointments may come first, while questions about daily support, finances and future decisions wait for another day. …
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Polo with a purpose
The ponies were ready, the mallets were swinging and the Lowcountry community turned out for a good cause as the Rose Hill Charity Polo Match returned Oct. 25. Hosted by Equus Charities of the …
Golf for the business person
Why should a busy businessperson make time to play golf? For one thing, you can spend four hours or more with a business colleague or client. The golf course is a terrific place to network. …
Golf is puzzling
Working diligently on a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle is a challenge many of us enjoy. With a puzzle haphazardly spread across a tabletop, we twist and turn each interlocking piece, using a …
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