Stress is the perfect word for the free space in the center of a buzzword bingo card. Whether as a noun or a verb, stress is everything from a legitimate cause of illness to a convenient, plausible excuse for bad behavior. I’m not sure if my cynical take on the idea of stress and anxiety […]
The top traits of a caring personality are traits that you should strive your best to become. Are you a caring person? In this post, we’ll discuss the top desirable traits of a caring personality. “Caring” means different things to different people. For some, it means they care about others, and for others, it means […]
(683 words)I couldn’t tell whether the stranger was mocking me or we were on the verge of bonding over my breakfast beverage of choice.“You don’t see many grown men who feel secure enough to order one of those in a crowded diner,” he said.We were sitting at the counter in the Youngstown Grille, just up […]
Best Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans in Missouri Do you currently live in Missouri and are considering a Medicare supplement plan? This article will help you decide which Medicare supplement insurance to choose. Let’s define Medicare Supplement Plans. Medicare supplement plans in Missouri, also known as Medigap plans, are insurance contracts that help pay or cover […]
Best Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans in Missouri Do you currently live in Missouri and are considering a Medicare supplement plan? This article will help you decide which Medicare supplement insurance to choose. Let’s define Medicare Supplement Plans. Medicare supplement plans in Missouri, also known as Medigap plans, are insurance contracts that help pay or cover […]
I’ve been having trouble with the notion of authenticity for quite some time. My first challenge is one of definition. According to dictionary.com, authentic, whence derives authenticity, is defined like this: adjective: 1. not false or copied; genuine 2. having an origin supported by unquestionable evidence; authenticated; verified 3. representing one’s true nature or beliefs; […]
The news this week for us seniors: It was just announced that Social Security benefits for next year will increase by 8.7%. That comes after a 5.9% increase for 2022. The average monthly benefit for a retired worker currently stands at $1,660. So the average retiree will get an increase of a […]
By Jerry Zezima My wife’s car is for the birds. So I took it to a car wash. Sue asked me to take care of business after a fouling flock that nests in a big oak whose branches overhang the driveway did its business all over her previously pristine vehicle. That’s how I ended up […]
As we approach the final quarter of this year it is a great time to consider what you want to accomplish before the end of the year, and what you want to accomplish next year. The best way to create a transformation in your thinking is to ask questions, not make statements. There is a […]
I hear it frequently. Business owners feel like they’re coming to an end of productive work time by November/December because the year is ending. It’s a lie. Add alt text The old farts told me so in my first two weeks as a financial planner “Business is lousy in December. You’re going to […]
