If you’re nearing retirement age, or are over 65 and still working, you may have questions about Medicare. Read on for some important information you may need to know. What Is Medicare? Medicare is health insurance for people who are age 65 or older, under 65 with certain disabilities or any … [Read more...] about Taking the Mystery Out of Medicare
Cultivating a Milkweed Movement for Monarchs
Mike Wagner carefully examines shelves of milkweed plants growing in the Northern Arizona University Greenhouse. Of the 30 milkweed species native to Arizona, 15 are being cultivated here from wild seeds. They are also sharing a room with a tropical milkweed topped in bright pink flowers that Wagner … [Read more...] about Cultivating a Milkweed Movement for Monarchs
Economy Boosted by Flagstaff-Area Residential Construction
Caleb and Rachel Waters live in a 550-square-foot house. With a nearly two-year-old son and a second baby on the way, their new Flagstaff home will bring some much-needed space. “We could have purchased a 1970s home and spent $100,000 in renovations, but it made more sense to build our own … [Read more...] about Economy Boosted by Flagstaff-Area Residential Construction
Following Happy Trails: On Leadership and Life
Recently, I was driving down I-17, heading for Sky Harbor Airport. At a certain point, I could see a full moon through my windshield, and the rising sun in my rearview mirror. It struck me that this was a pretty good metaphor for my current situation. The sinking moon and rising sun represent the … [Read more...] about Following Happy Trails: On Leadership and Life
Long-time Family Business Continues to Change, Grow, Expand
Heather Cunningham married into the flooring business 27 years ago. Today, she and her husband, Mike, are continuing to expand the family business, which began 45 years ago. And they are bringing the Cunningham name back to the business name. Cunningham Flooring Direct is the new name of Carpets … [Read more...] about Long-time Family Business Continues to Change, Grow, Expand
Bringing Order to Downtown Parking
Welcome to the wacky world of vehicular parking in the heart of downtown Flagstaff: two-hour parking limits; drivers moving cars frequently to avoid fines; stores with no parking for employees and customers; visitors who give up and drive away; and residents with no place to park near their … [Read more...] about Bringing Order to Downtown Parking
Dealing with the Rising Cost of Prescription Drugs
Some consumers report skimping on medicine to stretch their dollar For cash paying consumers or those with high deductible health plans, the cost of prescription medications may add to the pain and discomfort of a disease or illness. Fifty percent of the U.S. public reported taking … [Read more...] about Dealing with the Rising Cost of Prescription Drugs
Acquiring Financial Literacy
A July 2016 study by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) shows that 63 percent of Americans are unable to correctly answer more than three of five questions about basic economics and finance. FINRA’s study included more than 25,000 American adults, who represented national population … [Read more...] about Acquiring Financial Literacy
Boot Camp for New Dads
It can be challenging for expectant parents to prepare for a new baby’s arrival. Expectant and new fathers may especially be worried they will do something wrong while caring for their newborn. They may have never have held a newborn or been around infants. Boot Camp for New Dads, an innovative … [Read more...] about Boot Camp for New Dads
The Promise of Things to Come
NAU had much to celebrate this commencement season. Our graduating class included more than 5,600 students – students who trained at our programs in Flagstaff, online and around the state. The diversity of their heritage, perspective and experience enhanced the classrooms where they learned and the … [Read more...] about The Promise of Things to Come