Health Care Reform Part I 2010

Health Care… What it Means for you as a Business Owner and a Taxpayer From the view of a Certified Public Accountant Did you know that medical unsecured debt is the number one cause of bankruptcy? Did you know that most people use the emergency room as a way to get medical help that could normally be done in a doctor’s office at a cheaper cost? However, most doctors expect payment upon...

Student Loans… A Necessary Evil?

The subject of student loans is huge. These days it’s almost required to have a college degree and with that comes a big financial hardship. Not everyone can afford college and it’s only getting worse. Because of the current economic climate parents are forced to cut expenses and simply can’t afford a college education for their kids. Most people do not save for college even though there...

Living on Less

Living on Less  The recession has caused many companies to have to lay off their workers. Employees that once enjoyed great benefits and top pay were forced to give all of that up. The economy has affected nearly everyone in some way. Losing that income has caused health and stress problems. The question today is how to survive on lower income. 1.   Watch what you’re spending. Financial...

The Benefits of Savings

The Benefits of Savings   Saving in a tough economy or when you’re living paycheck to paycheck seems like it would be extremely difficult. Now that the holidays are over and you don’t have to spend more on everyone else, it’s time to focus on you. Saving itself isn’t hard at all; it’s the discipline it takes to save that causes people to worry about the next health problem or the new...

Overcoming Fear

Hi Everyone!  Happy Thanksgiving! I have a new topic that I think you’ll be interested in. “Fear” I keep having experiences where I’ve had the opportunity to overcome fear.  Most of the time I do. I heard recently fear is something that we all have in common.  Its the thread that binds us all.  At least it can be in a positive way if we help each other to overcome...