- Germs are common on airplanes particularly on surfaces in the seat areas and bathrooms.
- Many communicable diseases can easily spread on airplanes. A timely example is the measles. Measles is highly contagious because it is air-borne and uniquely infectious because it can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves the room/air space. Continue reading “Flying the Friendly, Healthier Skies: 9 Tips From a Frequent Flyer”
Author: Jo Allison
Improving Posture for Better Health
4 Steps in Negotiating Unpaid Time Off From Work
This comes from a communications expert, Carol Barkes. Here are some talking points for an interview about negotiation unpaid time off from work:
- Create a win-win. How does unpaid time off work benefit both you and the employer?
- Give information about your “why.” The more reasonable you make the request and the more information you give that help create the story about why you need the time and why it would be worth it for them to grant it, can be the game changer you need. Continue reading “4 Steps in Negotiating Unpaid Time Off From Work”
Fall Cleaning for Finances
Interview Kathleen E. Owings, financial advisor. People often thing Spring Cleaning… Well, fall is really the perfect time for a fall cleaning… for your finances.
Some Key Points From Kathleen Owings
on Fall Cleaning for Finances:
- Fall is a great time to clean out your home office. Many of us pile up old bank statements, credit card bills, etc., in our offices. Either shredded it yourself, or get a box together and look for a community shred event to get rid of the extra clutter and reduce any potential documents that could be used by an identity thief.
- Be sure your beneficiaries are up-to-date on your life insurance policies and investment accounts.
- Look at your budget and start planning for the holidays. Now is a great time to plan for your upcoming vacations to visit family and as well as plan for gift-giving for the kids and the family at large.
- Now is a great time to either create or review your household income and expense budget to plan for the upcoming year.
- Review your benefits that are provided through your employer to see if you want to make changes during open enrollment next year.
The right planning now sets you up for a more secure, happier future. 🙂
Kathleen E. Owings
Principal and Financial Advisor
Westbilt Financial Group
www.westbiltfinancial.com
Available for Interviews: Kathleen E. Owings.
Kathleen E. Owings was named one of the 4 Under 40 in 2018, a prestigious award given by the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors to only four young advisors in the country. Kathleen manages assets for individuals, families, and businesses to the highest standards of fiduciary duty.
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Beyond Wills: Other Crucial Things to Consider in Estate Planning
Available for Interviews: Glenn Matecun.
It’s More than Just Wills …
Available: Glenn R. Metecun, CELA, is certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. Interview Glenn to learn more about estate planning for our vulnerable seniors.
Talking Points on Other Crucial
Things to Consider in Estate Planning:
Have a Financial Power of Attorney. A Will alone is not enough, because a Will only deals with things after you are gone. You should also have a Financial Power of Attorney, Medical Directives to allow someone to carry out your medical wishes if you are incapacitated, and a HIPAA Authorization to allow your loved ones to talk to doctors, nurses and other medical professionals about your health needs.
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4 Constructive Steps When Confronting a Friend
Interview: Dr. Colleen Cira, Psy.D.
Dr. Cira has worked with hundreds of people struggling with suicidal thoughts. Unfortunately, she also had a family member commit suicide, so she understands the tragedy of this both personally and professionally.
From Dr. Colleen Cira
How to Confront a Friend:
Sometimes with our friendships, we tend to sweep things under the rug, or we complain about them to other people, but never address it with the person. Many of us struggle with conflict in our friendships because we’re just not used to it! We see our partners ALL THE TIME, we may even live
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Epithalon Just Might Be the Epiphany You Needed
Available for Interviews: Dr. Eldred Taylor
Interview Dr. Eldred Taylor to answer all of your women’s health questions regarding hormonal imbalances and how to correct them. Dr. Taylor is a leader in the hormone industry and is passionate about helping women while using a holistic functional medicine approach.
Talking Points for an Interview On Epithalon:
Can you really extend your lifespan? The answer could be Yes. The answer may be a chain of amino acids called Epithalon. Long chains of amino acids make proteins. Small chains of amino acids are called peptides. We are discovering new peptides every day that act as messengers in the body. One
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How to STOP Mansplaining
Do Passive-Aggressive Signs in Business Work?
This comes from a communications expert, Carol Barkes. Here are some talking points for an interview about passive-aggressive signs:
Our brains pay more attention to negative things than positive. It goes back to ancient times when negative things could mean death. Consequently, our brains notice and log negative messaging more than positive messaging. Unfortunately, our brains also direct us to move towards reward and away from threats.
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3 Critical Mistakes People Make in Their Estate Planning
Available for Interviews: Glenn Matecun.
Glenn R. Metecun, CELA, is certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. Interview Glenn to learn more about estate planning for our vulnerable seniors.
Talking Points on 3 Mistakes
People Make in Their Estate Planning:
- Not updating their estate plan after a divorce. Rules are complicated and if you leave an old plan in place it can cause confusion and problems. This is particularly true for beneficiary designations on life insurance or retirement accounts. If you leave an ex-spouse on as a beneficiary after a divorce, he or she may still be entitled to your money after you’re gone.
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