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Really?

Making sure that the financial needs of your loved ones are met if you do depart in a sudden manner, is the most selfless thing you can do. It has nothing to do about making you feel happy, it has everything to do with being pragmatic so that they have one less thing to worry about.



Not dying and living life is both selfish and (one hopes) better for your loved ones.

But that's hard. It means you have to be healthy. Reduce stress. Spend quality time with people.

Filling out a will is an easy escape.

Doing the best for yourself and loved ones is hard. The second half of the article touches on this.




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