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Key Considerations and Reminders for Estate Planning
Some important thoughts and reminders in regard to estate planning: Understanding the importance: Estate planning often sits at the bottom ...
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Common Estate Planning Mistakes To Avoid
According to a 2023 study conducted by Caring.com, nearly two-thirds of Americans do not have an estate plan in place. And ...
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Stearns Wharf: From Industrial Hub to Iconic Landmark—A Journey Through Santa Barbara’s Piers and the Evolution of California’s Coastal Legacy
In the mid-19th century, cities grew from goods carried across the ocean on massive ships. Piers were developed out of ...
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SBMM Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Unveils the Story of Stearns Wharf
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to present the September offering of its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series “Opening the ...
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Planning Your Legacy – Notifying Nonprofits About Planned Gifts
by Amanda Thomas, CFP® According to a 2019 Giving USA special report, only 4 percent of donors always notify organizations ...
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Randall James Franciose, Ann Howard, Trevor D. Large, and Robyn Parker Join Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s Board of Directors
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of four new board members - Randall James Franciose, ...
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Create a Lasting Legacy: Support SBMM with a Planned Gift
by Amanda Thomas, CFP® Create a promising future and legacy by making a bequest or other planned gift to the Santa ...
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Do You Know These Important Facts About Your Retirement Accounts?
by Denise Stevens There have been many retirement-related rule changes over the last several years that you need to better ...
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Creating a Charitable Legacy Through Donor Advised Funds
Photo Credit: Ralph Clevenger Donor advised funds (DAF) are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States. They are ...
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Students Embark on a Journey of Scientific Discovery Through Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s Marine Science Program
By Maclaine Fiori SBMM marine science program aboard the Stardust. Photo Credit: Ralph Clevenger. As the morning sun peeked through ...
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Blue Whales and Blue Skies Legislation Announced
By Maclaine Fiori Assemblymember Gregg Hart, along with fellow representatives and environmental experts, held a press conference on Friday, February ...
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Girls in Ocean Science Conference Provides Learning and Mentorship for Young Women Looking to Explore Ocean Science-Based Fields of Study
An annual event, the Girls in Ocean Science Conference connects female ocean experts and scientists with young women looking to explore ocean ...
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