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Decluttering Made Easy™: Wine and Furs
CMFTO - Wine Cellar

For this installment, we are addressing wine and fur. We’ve combined these two categories because they require similar conditions for proper storage. And, if not stored properly, their value can drop significantly.

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Decluttering Made Easy™: Silver
SILVER: CMFTO's 5th Annual Clutter Challenge (Luxury Edition)

Silver is one of the most prevalent items we find in significant quantities in our clients’ homes. There is a big difference, though, between sterling silver and silver plate.

To start, keep in mind this simple and general way to look at silver:

  • Sterling silver has the potential to appreciate in value, while silver plate does not.
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Decluttering Made Easy™: Jewelry
JEWELRY: CMFTO's 5th Annual Clutter Challenge (Luxury Edition)

Just like art, jewelry is a highly subjective area. With the exception of some of the component basics (like weight, carat, and quality), the value of jewelry is entirely driven by its marketability.

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CMFTO and Wells Fargo Present: A Life Management Educational Seminar

Please join Claudia McLaughlin of CMFTO and Allison Getz of Wells Fargo for breakfast and a lively dialogue focused on the issues of aging and life transitions. Together, Claudia and Allison will be helping to answer the question:

How will you prepare for the additional support you may need to live an active and independent life?

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Decluttering Made Easy™: Art
CMFTO Clutter Challenge: Art

Art is one of the most personal investments you can make. Over decades, we can accumulate a large number of pieces, which is great when we have room to display them, but what do you do with your art collection when it’s time to rightsize?

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