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mid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, people often gather together to spend time enjoying traditional food and drink. What comes to mind when you think of holiday food? Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie are probably some of the first examples that you think of. What about holiday drinks, ones you can share with the whole family? Eggnog, wassail, apple cider and hot chocolate are a few drinks that typically go hand in hand with the holidays. But what is it about these drinks that connects them to the holidays? Leave it to Snippetz to find out for you!

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ers; everybody calls on everybody else; and each call is celebrated by a solemn egg-nogging . . . it is made cold and is drunk cold and is to be commended.”

Clearly by this time, it had become a social drink one came to expect when visiting friends or relatives during the holidays.

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The origins of this wonderfully creamy holiday beverage are debatable. People have theorized that the “nog” part of eggnog comes from the word “noggin” which is a Middle English term for a small carved wooden mug often used to serve drinks at tables in taverns. The “noggin” is not to be confused with the “tankard” which was used to serve drinks beside the fire.

The original drink consisted of new milk, eggs, some form of alcohol and sugar mixed together. Modern eggnog typically consists of milk, sugar, raw eggs and spices, no alcohol included.

For a thicker, richer consistency cream is often used as well as vanilla for flavoring. Eggnog is often served with grated nutmeg on top.

Others claim that eggnog refers to a drink called “egg and grog.” After some time, the term was eventually shortened to “egg’n’grog” and yet again to eggnog. This drink was a Colonial drink that was often mixed with rum although some think it started out as an English drink mixture of Spanish “Sherry” and milk. That mixture was called “dry sack posset.”

WASSAIL The word “wassail” is derived from Old English and literally translates to “be you healthy.” It refers both to drinking wassail, which is served hot and is similar to mulled cider, but also to the act of wassailing. Wassailing is an ancient traditional ceremony from Southern England and involves singing and wassail-drinking to hope for the health of the apple trees and ensure a good apple harvest in the fall. The ceremony also served to scare away any evil spirits lurking around the apple orchards.

Perhaps the most plausible explanation is that drinking “egg and grog in a noggin” could easily have just been shortened to eggnog. With the ingredients relatively easily to come by and its combination of rich consistency, spicy flavor and alcohol, it stands to reason that this drink would become a favored wintertime drink throughout Colonial America.

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The historical recipe for wassail was less like what you’ll find today. It was often made with mulled beer or mead.

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apple cider. The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources states, “Apple juice and apple cider are both fruit beverages made from apples but there is a difference between the two.

Fresh cider is raw apple juice that has not undergone a filtration process to remove coarse particles of pulp or sediment. Apple juice is juice that has been filtered to remove solids and pasteurized so that it will stay fresh longer.”

Because apple cider is not filtered or pasteurized, it is often opaque in appearance due to the particulates still in the juice. Fresh cider is also usually only available during the holidays because of its short shelf life.

Why would apple cider be a popular drink during the holidays? It’s simple.

The apple harvest typically occurs in the fall, making the availability of the fruit at its peak just as we are starting to get into holiday mode. Think back to the days before pasteurization. Without it, the cider made after the fall harvest would have to be consumed within a certain period of time or it would go bad. That time just happens to coincide with the holidays.

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MULLED CIDER This is sometimes called mulled wine although it can be served with or without alcohol. The term “mulled” refers to a drink that is prepared by combining certain spices with cider (usually apple), wine or other types of juice and heating the mixture before straining out the spices and serving it. The spices are usually cinnamon, cloves, allspice, some part of an orange like the peel and nutmeg. Other recipes sometimes add star anise, peppercorn or cardamom.

HOT CHOCOLATE OR COCOA

Throughout the years, the drink has been changed and tweaked many times. Now it is consumed worldwide and comes in many different variations, including the hot chocolate drink most Americans are accustomed to. The terms hot chocolate and hot cocoa can be used interchangeably since they refer to the same thing.

Modern hot chocolate tastes nothing like the ancient version which was said to be spicy and bitter. By the 1600s, the drink trended towards the sweet variety rather than the previous versions. In 1828, Coenraad Johannes van Houten created cocoa powder using a machine he developed in the Netherlands. The machine separated the greasy cocoa butter from the cacao seeds, leaving behind the more intensely-flavored chocolate powder.

Similar to the modern-day instant hot cocoa powder, van Houten’s powder was more easily stirred into milk and water.

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As far back as about 2,000 years ago, it is believed that the Mayan culture created the first chocolate drink. This drink was served cold and was created by grinding cocoa seeds into a paste and mixing it with water, cornmeal, chili peppers and other ingredients. The mixture was repeatedly poured from a cup to a pot and back again until a thick froth developed.

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These are all examples of the negative self-talk that distracts the mind from focusing on the real problems at hand. Worry is the archenemy of the imagination. You must take those negative worrying thoughts that enter your mind, and change them into problem solving thoughts that will result in a creative solution. You must deny worry a resting place in your soul.

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• On Nov. 12, 1799, Andrew Ellicott Douglass, an early American astronomer born in Vermont, witnesses the Leonids meteor shower from a ship off the Florida Keys.

Douglass’ journal entry is the first known record of a meteor shower in North America. • On Nov. 17, 1869, the Suez Canal, connecting the Mediterranean and the Red seas, is opened. The canal was only 25 feet deep, 72 feet wide at the bottom, and 200 to 300 feet wide at the surface. Fewer than 500 ships navigated it in its first full year of operation. • On Nov. 16, 1907, Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory enter the United States as Oklahoma, the 46th state. Oklahoma initially prospered as an agricultural state, but the drought years of the 1930s made the state part of the Dust Bowl. • On Nov. 14, 1941, “Suspicion,â€? a romantic thriller starring Cary Grant and directed

by Alfred Hitchcock, makes its debut. The film marked the first time that Grant, a Hollywood leading man, and Hitchcock, one

of the greatest directors in movie history, worked together. • On Nov. 15, 1957, Nikita Khrushchev challenges United States to a missile “shooting match,â€? claiming that the Soviet Union had missile superiority over the United States. He also claimed that the United States did not have intercontinental ballistic rockets; “If she had,â€? the Russian leader sneered, “she would have launched her own sputnik [satellite].â€?

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• On Nov. 13, 1969, in Washington, protesters stage a symbolic “March Against Deathâ€? with more than 45,000 participants, each with a placard bearing the name of a soldier who had died in Vietnam. The march lasted for two days and two nights.

President Richard Nixon was deeply angered by the protests, but publicly feigned indifference. • On Nov. 11, 1973, the Soviet Union announces that, because of its opposition to the overthrow of the government of Chilean President Allende, it would not play a World Cup Soccer match against the Chilean team. It was the first time in the history of World Cup Soccer that a team had boycotted over political issues.

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INTERNET KILLED THE VIDEO STORE

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lue and yellow. Such a simple and effective color scheme. One that was etched into the minds of anyone in the 1990’s seeking video entertainment. It was an empire; a big business kingpin. Blockbuster video was like nothing I’d ever seen. Just months after movies left theaters, they were available at this local and convenient video store. I mean, who would’ve thought it would be so simple to watch the newest and trendiest flicks? All it took was a quick drive to the store and a little browsing. It was instantaneous; almost. Unfortunately for the big wigs at Blockbuster video, the word instantaneous would become more literal as the digital age settled in. With each passing year, the idea of renting physical videos would become arduous and futile. It was all about streaming.

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you – the Eulogy of Blockbuster.

On Wednesday, November 6th, 2013 Dish Network (owner of Blockbuster since 2011) announced it would be officially closing all Blockbuster Video locations this year. It was the final nail in a long anticipated coffin for the once fruitful franchise. It’s hard not to remember the company fondly. As a kid, I anticipated taking home VHS’s from the rental store. My brother and I would beg my mom for the latest animated family film.

A rental was so cheap, so easy.

Then DVD came out. At first, there would be one or two discs at the end of each shelf of new releases. It was an afterthought; a fun new technology for rich people to play with (think 3DTV’s right now). Then, overnight, it changed. I actually remember the day when the VHS and DVD traded places. Suddenly there were only a few non-discs left on the shelves. It was all DVD. It happened so

quickly. It was the beginning of the end.

HD, 3D, and IMAX quality would follow and intrigue cinema fans old and young.

It was impossible to not get wrapped up in all the progress. Our picture was better. Our sound was punchier. The special effects were amazing. It only needed one final leap – to be accessible on the internet. Sure enough, short-time rival company Netflix figured it all out. They made their content – filled with current and classic movies and television shows – easily downloadable from any computer. It was called streaming and it took over the world.

That day, driving to the store became inconvenient. Paying over a dollar per film seemed pricy. Why wouldn’t you just pay monthly? Then you could have unlimited films!

Yes, the world moved on and Blockbuster stayed the same. It’s a tragedy of sorts. Almost every movie I loved as a kid I rented from Blockbuster for the first time. I would have never been exposed to such wonders and cinematic magic without them. They were officially an old school business model. In a matter of years their entire marketing strategy, once considered brilliant, was flimsy and outdated. But still, I thought they might survive.

The Monument store closed down in favor of Asian dining a few years back. We all saw it go. No one cared. We had our movies. We didn’t need Blockbuster anymore. We were better off now. Even still, some stores survived. Despite all of the reasons to avoid renting movies the old fashion way, some folks were still out doing it, keeping the rental stores in business. Until Wedneday came and Dish Net officially announced it was over. That’s right, you can keep those old movies you never returned. They’re officially waiving the late fee.

In this moment, it’s important to recognize how quickly success can turn to failure. It’s important to remember the good times. And as always, it’s important to “be kind, please rewind”. If only they could rewind…

Feel free to send Nick an email anytime about his weekly column, or any leads you have for underreported stories he could write about, to NickSnipsMail@ Gmail.com

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hank heavens for Consumer Reports. For many years it has been the go-to source for picking the best appliances and vehicles. Now it’s put together a whole online section on managing Medicare and comparing plans in your state.

If you don’t have a computer, it’s worth a trip to the library to read this online article and click all the links to even more information. Go online to www.consumerreports.org/ healthinsurance and click on Managing Medicare. Some of the sections are: Getting started, Medicare Advantage, Medigap and Medicare Part D. (You can also read parts of the online report in the November issue of the magazine.)

Most valuable is the link to rankings of health insurance plans. Click on it, then click to find your state. It

Consumer Reports got its rankings from the National Committee for Quality Assurance. By comparing the information in the Medicare site with the info that Consumer Reports is providing, you’ll have a much clearer idea of what each plan really offers.

You’ll need to know: what does each plan cover; how much does each plan cost; and which doctors and hospitals are in the plan? (If you’re not ready for Medicare and will be on an Obamacare plan, this report will help you with plan rankings.)

If you don’t know whether you have the original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan, you can find out by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (800633-4227). You’ll need the number that’s on your card or statement.

When a representative answers, just ask if your plan is original or Medicare Advantage.

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible.

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VFW OPEN MEETING Sundance Mountain Lodge Carson Room 3rd Tuesday of the Month 6pm Meeting open to the public.

Tri-Lakes HAP-py Feet Foot Care Clinic Tri-Lakes Senior Center Second Wednesday of each Month To schedule an appointment, call Bob at the Visiting Nurse Association on Tuesday through Thursday between 9 and 4, at 719 577-4448.

GLENEAGLE SERTOMA CLUB MEETING Luncheon meeting every Wed. 11:45 a.m. Liberty Heights 12105 Ambassador Drive, (off Voyager Blvd in Col Springs).

We offer interesting speakers and programs. Everyone is welcome. Info: Call Garrett Barton at 433-5396 or Bob Duckworth at 481-4608 or visit www. gleneaglesertoma.org.

BAR BINGO American Legion post 9-11 at The Depot Primrose St. Palmer Lake Every Wednesday 5:30 -7:30 Bingo $1.00 a card. Burrito bar, Malibu Buckets, and $2.00 Bud Beers LIONS CLUB MEETING 1st Thursday of the Month 6:00PM-8:30PM

MONUMENT HILL COUNTRY CLUB Beginning September 6th. TriLakes has Lions on the 1st Thursday of each month! Your family can make help enrich lives for our El Paso County families and people around the world.

Please contact MReichal@ aol.com 719-313-0688 for club details. We Serve.

9:00am - 4:00pm St. Peter Catholic School Annual Holiday Boutique. Please join us for an enjoyable shopping day with over 55 local vendors showcasing handcrafted jewelry, sewn creations, arts and crafts, bake sale and other handmade goodies. Breakfast and Lunch available. Exciting Raffle Baskets!

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VFW LADIES AUXILIARY MONTHLY MEETING Sundance Mountain Lodge Carson Room 3rd Thursday of the Month 6:30 pm for more information contact Martine Arndt at 487-9225.

PALMER LAKE’S TRADITIONAL CHILI SUPPER & ANNUAL STAR LIGHTING FESTIVAL November 30th - 5 pm to 8:30 pm at Palmer Lake Town Hall 28 Valley Crescent.

Join the tradition and enjoy homemade chili, potato soup, fresh baked cinnamon rolls and more! Cost: $6 per adult $3 per child. PROCEEDS GO TO PALMER LAKE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. There will be bucket drawings & silent auctions with one lucky winner chosen to Light the Star! There will be hay rides, roasting marshmallows over an open fire, singing of traditional Christmas carols plus Santa who is ready to take down your Christmas wishes.

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If serving cold dips, make them one or two days ahead. Not only will this reduce your kitchen prep on the day of the party, but the flavors of the dips actually improve with the overnight refrigeration.

Don’t forget food safety. Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold when serving them at the party.

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Keep a few trays or other receptacles spaced around the room to make cleanup easier.

Clearly label all dishes so guests with allergies or other dietary concerns will know what’s safe for them to eat.

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CITRUS-RICOTTA SPREAD WITH FIGS AND BASIL Made with figs, honey and fresh basil, this spread is a real crowd-pleaser.

1 cup Polly-O Original Ricotta Cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped dried figs, divided 2 tablespoons thin fresh basil strips, divided 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon (red) cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1 teaspoon honey Triscuit Thin Crisps 1. Combine cheese, 2 tablespoons figs, 1 tablespoon basil, lemon zest, salt, cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

Spread into 6- to 7-inch circle on serving plate.

2. Top with remaining figs, basil and pepper, and drizzle with the honey.

3. Serve with crackers. Makes 10 servings, 2 tablespoons spread each.

PHILLY SHRIMP COCKTAIL DIP Take the cream cheese out a few hours ahead to soften it. You can substitute 1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, coarsely chopped, for the shrimp, or use 4 ounces of shrimp and 4 ounces of crabmeat in this delicious dip.

1 package (8 ounces) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened 3/4 pound cooked, cleaned shrimp, chopped (about 2 cups) 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 3/4 cup Kraft Cocktail Sauce Continued on Page 15

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Serving Anne & Mann’s Gourmet Ice Cream Continued from Page 13

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3. Serve with Ritz Crackers. Makes 14 servings, 2 tablespoons each.

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1. TELEVISION: What popular TV show features a nerdy physicist named Sheldon?

2. MOVIES: What was the name of Tony Stark’s assistant in “Iron Man”?

3. MEDICAL: What is the common condition described in medical terms as “xerostomia”?

4. U.S. STATES: What is the capital of Louisiana?

5. ASTRONOMY: Which planet in our solar system has the largest number of moons?

6. FAIRY TALES: What was the first item that Jack stole from the giant in “Jack and the Beanstalk”?

7. GEOGRAPHY: What is the world’s smallest ocean?

8. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president was born on July 4?

9. LANGUAGE: What does it mean for someone to be in “high dudgeon”?

10. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What makes up a shark’s skeleton?

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1. Name the last player before the Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw in 2013 to toss a shutout and hit a home run on Opening Day. 2. Who was the last Texas Rangers pitcher before Yu Darvish in 2013 to strike out at least 14 batters in a game?

3. Two rookies in NFL history have passed for more than 25 touchdowns in a season.

Name them.

4. When was the last time before the 201112 season that North Carolina State’s men’s basketball team won at least 24 games in a season?

5. Name the first NHL player for a team west of Chicago to win the Art Ross Trophy (season scoring leader).

6. In 2013, Missy Franklin set a record at the World Aquatics Championships by winning six gold medals. Who had held the record with five?

7. Which male golfer was the oldest winner of the U.S. Open?

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1. Name the song that mentions “Celtic, United.” What does it mean, and who wrote and released the song?

1. Is the book of Cyrus in the Old or New Testament or neither?

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2. Who wrote and released “Wild World” and when?

3. Which artist released “My Old Piano”?

4. Which event got Sly and the Family Stone the attention they needed to launch their career?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “’Relax,’ said the night man, We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, but you can never leave!” (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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2. What word meaning “trouble” did Jesus pronounce on the Pharisees seven times in one speech? Misery, Gloom, Murk, Woe 3. From Proverbs, what stones are worth less than either wisdom or a good wife?

Rubies, River, Minas, Emeralds 4. What parts of the New Jerusalem’s city walls are decorated with precious stones? Sides, Foundations, Fronts, Tops 5. Of these, which book comes before the others in the KJV Bible? Hosea, Job, Ruth, Jeremiah 6. What does Paul say is the supreme gift of the prophecies to believers? Charity, Hope, Faith, Eternity (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. Cleveland’s Bob Lemon, in 1953.

1. “Celtic, United” are the names of two U.K. football teams, the Glasgow Celtic and Manchester United. Rod Stewart wrote the song, “You’re in My Heart (The Final Acclaim),” for his 1977 album “Foot Loose & Fancy Free.”

1. “The Big Bang Theory”

2) Woe

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4. Baton Rouge

5) Ruth

5. Jupiter, with 63 moons

6) Charity

6. A bag of gold

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7. Arctic 8. Calvin Coolidge 9. Outraged 10. Cartilage

2. Nolan Ryan fanned 14 in a game in 1991.

3. Peyton Manning (1998) and Russell Wilson (2012) each threw 26 TD passes.

4. It was the 1987-88 season.

2. Cat Stevens, in 1970. The song is a message to a lover who’s leaving. Stevens allegedly wrote it to his girlfriend, actress Patti D’Arbanville.

3. Diana Ross, in 1980.

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5. The Los Angeles Kings’ Marcel Dionne, in the 1979-80 season.

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7. Hale Irwin was 45 when he won it in 1990.

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6. Tracy Caulkins (1978) and Libby Trickett (2007).

4. Woodstock. They’d had a hit with “Everyday People,” but it took the mega-concert to really get them noticed. Even so-so previous songs sold well when they were re-released post-Woodstock.

5. “Hotel California, by The Eagles in 1977. The song is about the negative side of the music industry.

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• Here’s an experiment for you: Find a piece of paper and write the word “suns.”

Turn the paper upside down. It still says “suns.”

• It was much-loved Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw who made the following sage observation: “It is dangerous to be sincere unless you are also stupid.”

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MAKING AN INHERITANCE COUNT

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t has been estimated that the average inheritance will be completely consumed by the heirs within the 14 to 17 months following the distribution of the estate. For the most part the money was spent on depreciating assets that otherwise could not be afforded. Sometimes the funds were spent for necessities like a car, but more often than not it was used to buy toys i.e. a convertible car, jet skis, new home furnishings and the like. Regardless of how the money was spent, an estate that took a lifetime to build is gone.

If you’re in a situation where you have received an inheritance or will be receiving an inheritance in the future and want to do more than simply spend it here are some things you may want to consider.

KEEP AN OPEN MIND It is not uncommon for an heir to assign sentimental value to an inherited asset. This often leads to financial decisions being driven by emotions as opposed to practical considerations. A client of mine had inherited a rather large coin collection from her grandfather. She had no knowledge of or interest in coin collecting and consequently the collection, though quite valuable, was of no financial value to her. However she was unwilling to do anything with the collection because it was given to her by her grandfather. So she ended up with an asset that otherwise could have been used to help her achieve her financial goals, because sentimental concerns got in the way.

Inherited assets should be treated like any other investment. Does owning it hinder or strengthen your financial position? Is its risk consistent with its potential return?

What affect will it have on your ability to reach your goals? You should use the same analysis on newly inherited assets as you would use on any investment when considering how they will fit into your overall investment portfolio.

If you have strong sentimental ties to an asset try to keep an open mind and seek alternatives to honoring those memories. Possibly keeping one share, having it framed and displayed in the place of honor. There are always options.

IMMEDIATE CASH NEEDS Assess your immediate and short-term cash needs to determine how inherited assets might be used to improve your current financial situation. Many heirs will use part, if not all, of their inheritance to liquidate debt. That makes very good sense if you’re paying off a credit card with an interest rate of 21%. But liquidating assets to pay off a 3% or 4% mortgage may not be the best use of those funds. Liquidating mutual funds, annuities, REITs, stocks and bonds, or other assets should not be done without

serious consideration. Before you act get yourself educated and make sure that you understand the trade-offs. You don’t want your decisions to be blindsided with unfavorable surprises like unplanned taxes or unnecessary withdrawal penalties.

INVESTMENT ALLOCATION Indiscriminately adding inherited investments to your investment portfolio will in all probability distort your asset mix and compromise your long-term goals. A better approach is to integrate assets that strengthen your portfolio and liquidate assets, when appropriate, that are not consistent with your objectives. Those proceeds can then be invested in a more appropriate manner. The one thing you don’t want to do is nothing. Too often I find inherited investments that have been kept for years without any purpose much like a picture tucked away in the garage covered in dust.

When you effectively merge inherited assets with your current portfolio you not only improve your financial position but you also are building upon the success of your benefactor. I believe that truly honors the gift and the giver.

INVESTING FROM A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE Honoring God with Your Financial Blessings CHUCK MAHER CFP PO Box 39 Monument, CO 80132

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TAXES Generally inherited assets are not taxable to the heirs of the estate, and often have the added benefit of a stepped-up cost basis which can reduce the potential tax liability when assets are sold. However, those tax benefits do not extend to qualified retirement plans. I am finding that Individual Retirement Accounts, Roth IRAs, 401(k) s and other tax-deferred plans, as well as annuities, are making up an increasingly larger portion of inheritances. These plans are subject to complex and often confusing tax rules in addition to ownership restrictions that are based upon your relationship to the deceased. If any of your inheritance involves qualified accounts I would encourage you to seek competent tax advice.

Again, you don’t want to be surprised by unplanned taxes or lost opportunities.

An inheritance can be a wonderful blessing. With proper planning it can provide meaningful benefits for you and your family. There are seminars, workshops and books galore on estate planning and how to effectively transfer assets. Sadly, however, there is very little on how to effectively use those inherited assets. If you want to do more than simply spend it, make the time to meet with a financial advisor who can help you develop a plan that celebrates the giver and the gifts that you have received.

“Wisdom builds her house, but folly tears hers down with her own hands.”

Proverbs 14:1 Chuck Maher is a Certified Financial PlannerTM practitioner specializing in Christian values based financial planning and investing. He can be reached at chuck@ chuckmahercfp.com, locally at (719) 4810549.

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