As we prepare to celebrate the 4th of July, what is independence? On Tuesday, Americans celebrate Independence Day. This cherished occasion ignites a sense of pride and unity among Americans. Beyond the barbecues and fireworks, it is a day to reflect on the profound significance of independence and what it truly means to us. So, […]
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Teams – when you think of a team, what do you think of? Sports? Work? Health? If I were to ask you about your personal team, what would your response be? We’re going to focus on what you can concentrate on starting today to plan for and assess what you have in place for you
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This was quite a week on the worldwide stage, national stage and yet, it was a local experience I remember. An appointment with a service provider sets the stage. Have you ever walked out of an appointment? This was new for me, so new in fact that I came home and jotted down thoughts about
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Memorial Day is observed on Monday 28 May this year. In 1868 Declaration Day originated the observation of those who fought and died while preserving what our country holds dear – freedom. Declaration Day was renamed Memorial Day and officially became a federal holiday in the US in 1971. Veterans and civilians gather on Memorial
Social Security – a term we’ve all heard, a program we pay into and a source of income when we retire. Looking back into history tells us that although Social Security did not really arrive in America until 1935, there was one important precursor, that offered something we could recognize as a social security program,
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How do we know where we are going, if we’ve yet to map it out? A road map helps us see where we are and map out where we are going. In 2018, you’ll receive weekly emails from us highlighting topics and issues of interest and impact to living our day to day lives at
Our days are filled. Time is a precious resource. Busy does not equate to results. Haven’t we all heard, seen and experienced this? Struggling to balance everything on our plates can be overwhelming, especially when reviewing items of importance at work and home. The upcoming year end activities may add to the mix. Deadlines, quarterly
Yesterday was a day celebrated with parades and acknowledgement across the country. Veterans Day is a day we pay honor to those who serve to keep us/our county safe. As of 2014, the VA estimates there were 22 million military veterans in the U.S. population. If you add their figures on veterans to the active
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
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This weekend has been a perfect time for me to unplug. It has been a time to minimize the use of technology, a time to do things I wanted to do, when I wanted to do them. A gift I could give myself! I’ve felt the peace of mind and body, enjoying the beauty
