Category: Articles
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Remember Our Veterans
I’m honored to write a column about “veterans,” a word that brings tears to my eyes. My brother, Capt. Edwin Hayashi, was killed in a C-130 plane crash during the Vietnam era. He didn’t make it back to be a “veteran.” Veterans are survivors. When I spoke to the Vietnam Veterans of America – Chapter…
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Allyn Bromley On the Edge
Artist Allyn Bromley is an inspiration. At 96, she continues to go to her Nu‘uanu studio to create every week. An influential figure in Hawai‘i arts, she taught generations of students at Leeward Community College and at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, where she was director of the printmaking department. She retired in2000 as…
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Remember Your College Days?
When we talk with family and friends, we often think back when we were younger! It’s not too hard for our immediate family to keep in touch; but it is my hope that friendships with those you met in school are still alive and vibrant. In my November/December 2024 issue, I wrote about my Tennis…
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Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Changes
Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou! We hope 2025 is filled with prosperity, vitality and good health for you and your loved ones! If Congress doesn’t act, the federal lifetime estate tax and gift tax exemption is due to sunset at the end of 2025 and will revert back to the 2017 exemption amount of approximately $5.6 million…
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Some Final Considerations
Donating your body to the local medical school is a way to both dispose of your remains and benefit your community. The most valuable resource for learning about a human body is, well, a human body. Many medical schools will have your body picked up (at no charge to your family) and delivered to the…
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Maximize Your Charitable Giving
Many investors give back to their communities through traditional monetary gifts. But other gifting strategies may help maximize the value of your generosity and provide tax advantages. Four strategies that may be worth exploring: As you consider these strategies, consult with your financial advisor and tax advisor, who can help you evaluate the choices to…
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Legacy2Action Bridges Students & Kūpuna
The 100th Infantry Battalion was a unit of second-generation Americans of Japanese ancestry men, nisei, who were born in Hawai‘i and achieved worldwide recognition as fierce fighters and loyal Americans. They achieved these accomplishments despite initial, unfounded suspicion and discrimination because they looked like the Japanese enemy who attacked Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.…
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Save More on Prescriptions
On Aug. 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act became law, bringing relief for many Medicare beneficiaries who pay a lot for their prescription drugs. New benefits begin each year to lower your copays and out-of-pocket costs. 2023: The law caps copay at $35/month for certain insulin medications. Medicare covers 100% of Part D vaccinations, such…
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SMART911 Helps First Responders Help You
In emergencies, quick, informed responses can make the difference between life and death. Whether it’s responding to a 911 call of an individual experiencing a medical crisis at home or or an impending natural disaster, access to critical information can empower first responders to act appropriately and effectively in saving lives. The SMART911 service helps…
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Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care
When facing a loved one’s serious illness, family members rarely know how to reduce his or her suffering or where to turn. Ask your doctor about available options. Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with a serious illness. Care is focused on providing relief of symptoms and stress, helping to improve the patient…
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When Should Caregivers Seek Help?
Caring for a family member is a deeply rewarding experience, but it can also bring challenges that may feel overwhelming. Even the most devoted caregivers might reach a point where seeking professional guidance is necessary to ensure their loved one receives the best care possible. The first sign of caregiver burnout is physical or emotional…