Haley Burford, GM Contributing Writer/Proofreader | Mar 10, 2024 | Column, March - April 2024
Many may feel that it’s somehow “too late” and that there is some sort of an expiration date for starting to learn an instrument. Both Royal Hawaiian Bandmaster Clarke Bright and Eric Kop, assistant administrator and principal horn, emphasize that it is never too late to get into music, in whatever form it takes.
Haley Burford, GM Contributing Writer/Proofreader | Mar 9, 2024 | Cover Story, March - April 2024
“To promote and foster music, preserve the Hawaiian musical culture, inspire young musicians and enrich the lives of the people of Hawai‘i” is their mission. As the only full-time municipal band in the United States — and the only one with a royal legacy — the Royal Hawaiian Band has touched and continues to move the hearts of people young and old for almost two centuries, beginning with their founding in 1836 by King Kamehameha III, Kauikeaouli.
Stephen B. Yim, Attorney at Law | Mar 9, 2024 | March - April 2024, Wisdoms
Minimizing estate asset distribution conflicts among survivors proves to be a challenging consequence of death. Hard-to-divide assets such as a family heirloom or the family home can cause the fracturing of relationships.
Scott A. Makuakane, author of Est8Planning for Geniuses | Mar 9, 2024 | March - April 2024, Wisdoms
Trusts are tools. Like screwdrivers, they come in a variety of sizes and shapes, each designed to accomplish a defined result. You need a screwdriver with a tip that looks like a straight line for a screw with a head that has a straight slot in it. You need a screwdriver with a tip shaped like a plus symbol for a screw that has a head with a plus-shaped recess.
Michael W. K. Yee, Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner | Mar 9, 2024 | March - April 2024, Wisdoms
As your child heads off to college or starts life as an independent young adult, he or she will likely face new financial responsibilities, such as a car purchase, rent or college tuition payments. Given their lack of credit history, it may be difficult for them to obtain a loan without a parent or another adult cosigning the loan.
Todd Pang, Founder, Kupuna Care Pair | Mar 9, 2024 | March - April 2024, Programs & Services
More than 50% of us will experience stress and anxiety while seeking long-term care, according to a recent AARP study. Firstly, it is difficult to find information about all the available services. Worse yet, without a way to easily compare them, they are seemingly indistinguishable (after all, there are over 1,800 senior care facilities and providers in Hawai‘i).
Wanda Anae-Onishi, Volunteer, Hawaii SHIP | Mar 9, 2024 | March - April 2024, Programs & Services
For beneficiaries on Original Medicare (Parts A and B), a Medicare Supplement Insurance plan may provide the extra coverage they need.
Josie Banasihan, Licensed Insurance Agent, Copeland Insurance Group | Mar 9, 2024 | March - April 2024, Programs & Services
A Medicare Special Enrollment Period (SEP) is the time when an eligible Medicare beneficiary may sign up for a Medicare plan under exceptional circumstances.
Jane Burigsay, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Hawai‘i | Mar 9, 2024 | March - April 2024, Programs & Services, Uncategorized
Q: My cousin and I are both retired and get Social Security. We worked for the same employer for years, but he gets a higher Social Security benefit. Why is that?
Steven Ito, Chief Executive Officer, Mi-Care Plus | Mar 9, 2024 | Health, March - April 2024
Primary care services play a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being of geriatric patients, addressing their unique healthcare needs and promoting a higher quality of life. Access to timely and comprehensive primary care is particularly crucial for this demographic.