Preparing for One of Retirement’s Major Expenses – Taxes As you plan for retirement, you’re likely considering the major expenses you may encounter, such as housing and health care. But are you overlooking something that may have a significant impact on your ability to achieve a financially secure retirement? If the bulk of [...]
Save Money: Smarter Spring Cleaning It may seem like the answer to de-cluttering your home after the spring thaw lies in the aisles for storage containers and cleaning supplies that can often cost a small fortune. But getting your house clean and organized can be financially beneficial if you’re willing to wield your creativity [...]
Did you know that antioxidants can help to protect your body? Antioxidants are natural protective molecules that can be found, thanks to Mother Nature, in many fruits. Antioxidants help protect our bodies from free radicals, which damage the body and the body’s DNA. Having enough of these ‘magic’ antioxidants is something we should all ensure. [...]
While most colleges have already had their spring breaks, elementary schools and secondary schools are just coming up to their breaks. And, many people like to travel when the weather gets warmer in April and May. Vacation Dayz recommends these hot spots for fun and entertainment. Cancun, Mexico; Las Vegas; Nassau, Bahamas; Negril, Jamaica; Panama [...]
For more than three decades, Paddy’s Bar and Grill at 65 S.W. Yamhill has been a Portland institution, serving up Irish fare and atmosphere, and garnering a reputation for a range of whiskeys — a whole wall full, in fact. Now Oregon State is honoring Paddy’s owner with the “Orange Spotlight” award, which highlights businesses [...]
What do Extended Low Interest Rates Mean for You? The economy may be plodding toward recovery, but it isn’t moving quickly enough to justify an increase in interest rates any time during the next two years according to the Federal Reserve. The Fed’s first announcement of lowered interest rates came during the recession in [...]
You must have control of the authorship of your own destiny. The pen that writes your life story must be held in your own hand Irene C. Kassorla During our monthly National Speakers Association (NSA) meeting, I’ve learned that there are speakers who speak on the most unusual topics – and certainly things I never [...]
This Video was Chosen for the video of the week because it is just so adorable. It is just impossible to see the interaction between this baby and mans best friend and not smile. We hope you enjoy this video as much as we do and that it brings joy to your day.
Now that Groundhog Day has come and gone, the ritual of spring cleaning is here. Originally spring cleaning was a necessary ritual from the cold winters of wood burning and kerosene lamps that would leave soot and grime throughout the home. Today, spring cleaning allows us to throw open our windows and let the fresh [...]
Spring is just around the corner in the Maryland area! We are about to experience new growth in our yards and gardens, the birds will begin to sing more regularly and create their nests, and most of us take the spring time to clean and organize our homes! There are also all those spring games [...]
