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Talking About Money Is Now Seen as “Cultural Literacy” • “Talking openly about money just feels kind of uncool.” • “Talking about money is greedy and vulgar.” • “It’s tacky to discuss your income in front of your children.” In the past, comments like these were common. There used to be an atmosphere where people avoided discussing money, as if it were something to be hidden. However, things are completely different today. Today’s high school students are learning thoroughly about “wealth building” and “investing” in their school classes. Knowledge about how to protect, grow, and spend money is no longer something to be kept secret; it has become an essential part of “general knowledge” for living. Even if they’re currently focused on managing their allowance, there will inevitably be situations in the future where they’ll need money. And those expenses may frequently exceed the amount of their allowance. The financial literacy gained by understan...

Even if you have a premonition, that moment always comes unexpectedly. This morning, my parent didn’t wake up. The time has finally come. So, what do you do? A tear-jerking story about preparing for a solemn funeral following a sudden farewell. That’s what I’d like to say, but Let’s talk about the practical side of things. In reality, there’s no time to grieve—you need to handle various procedures quickly. Just because a parent has died doesn’t mean you contact the funeral home directly. There’s a procedure to follow, First, you’ll need to contact either the attending physician or the police . In the first half, we’ve listed only the necessary steps in bullet points. In the second half, we’ve included detailed explanations for each step. And we’ve also included a guide to help prevent inheritance disputes. Who should you contact first? Emergency Services—“My parent has collapsed” 119 Police—“My parent has passed away” 11...