Why do parents disinherit their children?

Estate planners use the term “natural objects of one’s generosity” to refer to those people who are expected to receive a portion of a person’s estate at their death. Typically, the natural objects of a person’s generosity are immediate family members who would take a share of the estate if the person died without a will. For example, if a […]

Contemporary Ghanaian Verbal Arts

In contemporary Ghanaian societies, various forms of verbal arts are practiced. Indigenous verbal art forms are practiced alongside contemporary ones although with few modifications in their presentations and functions. Some of these forms of verbal art include storytelling, swearing, poetry recitals, nicknames, etc. oath oath In contemporary Ghanaian societies, those who assume leadership positions in communities and the nation as […]

My father’s funeral in Arlington

After our limousine passed through the gates of Arlington Cemetery, I looked to the left and saw two parents visiting their son or daughter. They sat on lawn chairs in front of a grave. It wasn’t the “missing man” formation of planes that flew over my head that made me cry. It wasn’t the horse-drawn coffin that disappeared against the […]

Find the faith to face disasters

Couldn’t you use a little more faith today? How can we expect to face a natural disaster or acts of terrorism without faith in God? If you are like me, you have been riveted to the television and horrified by the images of suffering that this terrible hurricane and flood has delivered. Many of you may be wondering where God’s […]

The L-1 Visa: Transfer of Employees to the United States

The L-1 visa represents an excellent opportunity for companies to bring or send high-level employees to the US from a foreign branch or affiliate. This article describes the specifications and comparative advantages of the visa. 1. Ratings. To qualify, a foreign employee must be managerial, professional, or technically qualified. Within the last three years, the employee must also have one […]

Pay for college without blowing your retirement savings

When your salary stops at retirement, will you have enough to pay your bills, travel, and live the lifestyle you want in your golden years? Sure, you may be one of the lucky ones with a pension. Social Security may still exist. But if you want to live your retirement vision, then it’s important to save and invest properly. And […]

Cover Letters – Purpose and Structure

Cover letters are not so much a part of your “Job Seeker’s Toolkit” as they are part of implementing your overall “self-marketing” strategy. That’s right, a cover letter is a sales presentation in disguise! With cover letters, look for a very tangible goal: a job interview. Cover letters are the most widely used method of presenting your credentials to an […]