Year: 2013

The 7 C’s of Communication

If you think about it, we spend almost every part of our day communicating. We write emails, texts, and notes, participate in phone calls, create reports and presentations, talk to our bosses, peers, spouses, children, assistants…the list goes on and on! Given that we communicate so much, how can we maximize our communication skills to […]
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5 Ways to Keep Your Eye On The Goal

The most successful people that I have seen don’t just set proper SMARTER Goals, they are able to focus on them constantly and consistently. No matter how great your goals, they are useless unless they are front and center all the time. Here are give ways to make sure you meet your goals by keeping […]
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Quote of the Week

“Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.” – Oprah Winfrey   “When you can do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.” – […]
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Farmer’s Market Tip

Buying fresh produce at the local farmers’ market is a great way to improve your diet by eating what’s in season.  To get the best produce (and best deals), wait until the item is in full season and multiple farms are offering it. This ensures that you’re not buying unripe produce that may be lower […]
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IRS Updates 2014 Tax Benefits for Inflation

The IRS recently released its annual inflation adjustments for 2014. Here are a couple of important excerpts: The top marginal tax rate of 39.6 percent will be applied to single filers whose income exceeds $406,750 ($457,600 for married taxpayers filing a joint return.) The Alternative Minimum Tax exemption amount for 2014 is $52,800 ($82,100 for […]
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5 Ways to Save on Your Wedding

A wedding is the biggest, most important moment in a couples life (or so it seems at the time).  As a recent bride myself, I understand where the term “bridezilla” comes from.  For our wedding this past April, my husband and I did a lot of DIY and asked a team of friends to help […]
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America’s Retirement Crisis Part III

This article series covered America’s Retirement Crisis and how to deal with it. Please click for Part I and Part 2 of this article series! Here are some more strategies to help ensure that your assets last as long as you need them to. FIGHTING THE EFFECTS OF INFLATION Inflation is known as the silent thief since it […]
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Are You Saving Enough For Retirement?

According to a recent report, the typical American family only has “a few thousand dollars” saved for retirement. The median savings for those 10 years away from retirement is $12,000, with one-third of them having no savings at all. Currently, there are 38 million working-age households that do not have any retirement assets. Given that […]
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Healthy Food Alternatives for Kids

Are your kids picky eaters?  Do you not have enough time or money to come up with fancy healthy meals for your kids?  Well here are a few great options to mix in with your normal dinners to give your kids a few more servings from the daily nutrition pyramid! 1. Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti Squash […]
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