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Planning a wedding? Make sure you do these 7 things!

Planning a wedding? Make sure you do these 7 things!

Weddings are expensive and can be a challenge to organize. You are counting on multiple vendors to ensure that all the arrangements are perfect. Read on to learn the 7 tips you need to know before you plan the big day.

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Posted on 2017-04-24 :: Comments (4)

The digital afterlife: what happens to your social media accounts after you die?

The digital afterlife: what happens to your social media accounts after you die?

Social media has changed how we interact with our friends and family members – and even how we mourn the loss of a loved one. Read this blog post to find out what happens to your social media accounts after death.

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Posted on 2016-12-05 :: Comments (4)

Going on parental leave?

Going on parental leave?

Back in August 2015, I took a year off to welcome my daughter into the world – what a wonderful (and busy) year it was! To mark my return, I’m sharing my top 3 baby-related resources for any new, or soon to be, moms and dads out there.

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Posted on 2016-09-12 :: Comments (1)

Do you need to update your will?

Do you need to update your will?

Posted on 2016-06-20 :: Comments (8)

Steps to take following a death

Steps to take following a death

Posted on 2016-04-25 :: Comments (12)

Pre-paying for your end-of-life arrangements
what’s right for you?

Pre-paying for your end-of-life arrangements
what’s right for you?

Posted on 2016-01-20 :: Comments (18)

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