FINANCIALLY FOCUSED

March 2025 Newsletter

Five common beneficiary designation mistakes to avoid

There are several beneficiary designation mistakes just waiting to trip you up. A Kiplinger article, Beneficiary Designations: 5 Critical Mistakes to Avoid offers some very useful information.

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There’s Actually No Green Pigment in Green Eyes

They are an unusual blend of light brown and yellow pigments with some Rayleigh scattering - which is the dispersion of light as it bounces off of air molecules. So, in a way, when we see green eyes, it’s an optical illusion. If you know anyone with green eyes, you can let them know it’s also one of the rarest eye colors in the world.1

Building a wealth plan

A complete and personalized picture of your current and future finances using several planning concepts that consider risk and the potential length of your retirement, is often one of the best financial moves you can make.

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Lemon Tart

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1 https://thelittlebookofcolour.com/5-fun-facts-about-the-colour-green/

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