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If you were away from work
We rely on schedules in daily life. The busier we get, the juggling between activities occurs naturally, living a life of its own?! Alas, we rely on routines, patterns of behavior, actions and responses to help us manage everything we do. Think stimulus/response … Auto-pilot can be helpful – the less we have to think, […]
Advisory Perspective Series – Hawley Woods Gray
Providing perspective from experts is a monthly feature on our Blog. We work with professionals across industries from accounting to taxes, from legal to medical, from financial to insurance. These professionals provide we “laypeople” with the tools and resources to make informed decisions about what is needed for us, today and into the future. It […]
Passport Awareness
Did you know that September is “Passport Awareness Month”? I uncovered this fact while reading from the US Department of State website recently. This awareness campaign was formed to educate and inform travelers about upcoming changes to travel identification requirements for domestic flights. As someone who has had a valid passport for 30+ years, the […]
Practice makes Perfect
We’ve seen much over the past weeks that lend consideration to “expecting the unexpected”. Situations beyond our control stretch us beyond our comfort zones. We are faced with unfamiliar circumstances and see the best in people/humanity or are stunned by dismal reactions. How might we be ready to be ready? Let’s start small. IF we […]
Hacked? What can you do?
Companies have been impacted by outside hackers more frequently than we would like. Notable breaches into Yahoo, Adobe, Target, Anthem Insurance, and the US Office of Personnel Management have resulted in our personal data being stolen. Identity theft is a nightmare. Thieves who pose as you open new credit accounts, file phony tax returns, buy […]
Advisory Perspective Series – Theresa Klass
September, here we come! Before we blink, the new year will be upon us. Business/personal tax considerations impact financial results. Investing time with key professionals to work with you toward achieving what you’ve set out to do can make or break what you’ve worked hard to create. Professionals are trained in their areas of expertise. […]
Starting from Scratch
It is humbling to watch the power of a hurricane. This weekend, we see evidence of this with Hurricane Harvey in Texas. This hurricane grew to a Cat 4 as it slammed into the east Texas coast. It’s continuing impact is reeking havoc due to the deluge of rain and continuing winds. Watching the coverage […]
Buy the Farm
Did you know that the origin of the phrase “buy the farm” from the US Air Force in the 1950’s? A story about its origin was told in an issue of American Speech in 1955. “Jet pilots say that when a jet crashes on a farm the farmer usually sues the government for damages done to […]
Privacy Protection
The topic of hacking is front and center today. How do people and businesses take preventative steps to minimize threats and protect sensitive information? The FTC has a Data Security site. On this site you’ll find a variety of articles to assist you/your business informed about protection guides to help you navigate choices during these […]