Many people work all their lives to acquire property and income to provide for their needs in their old age and to provide for their children and loved ones upon their death. Unfortunately, despite the best of intentions, the failure to create or use an estate plan could result in the person's … [Read more...] about Reasons for an Estate Plan
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Tourism Key to Quality of Life
The hospitality and tourism industry is a significant economic driver for Flagstaff and Northern Arizona, generating more than 5,400 jobs and delivering nearly $390 million in direct spending annually. The Flagstaff CVB promotes the city as a premier travel destination through marketing, sales and … [Read more...] about Tourism Key to Quality of Life
Physical Therapy and Wellness
Women’s heart health is one of the most important topics in wellness and fitness today. Up until the mid-1980s, most heart attack deaths occurred in men. But did you know that since the 1990s, more women than men die from heart attacks? In fact, six times more women die of heart attacks than die of … [Read more...] about Physical Therapy and Wellness
Tax Cycle
It's that time of year again. You check your mailbox and find all sorts of fun envelopes marked “Important Tax Information.” They contain a myriad of documents, ranging from W-2s to different varieties of 1099s. They represent income and deductions for your tax return. This is also the time of year … [Read more...] about Tax Cycle
Heart Disease Risk For Women
According to the Women’s Heart Foundation: Worldwide, 8.6 million women die from heart disease each year, accounting for a third of all deaths in women. Eight million women in the United States currently are living with heart disease; 35,000 are under age of 65. 435,000 American women have … [Read more...] about Heart Disease Risk For Women
Managed Print Services
Do you understand the total cost of printing in your organization? Do you have the experience and knowledge to control your print spending? Don’t panic, most companies don’t have these skills or knowledge. The average employee costs a business $520 per year in printing, so if you have 100 employees, … [Read more...] about Managed Print Services
County Helping Needy
The strength of a family and the vitality of a community are symbiotic relationships: When one suffers, its impact is almost immediately felt on the other. Countless studies have shown that unstable households can lead to increased crime and other social issues. Such households can also leave … [Read more...] about County Helping Needy
Leadership Through Persuasion
Picture this: You’re in charge of an organization. The organization runs smoothly, without you having to shout orders or look over people’s shoulders. People do what you ask them to do without complaint. Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? In this little scenario, you show yourself to be a true leader, … [Read more...] about Leadership Through Persuasion
Old Hearing Aids Help Others
If you have an old pair of hearing aids or cochlear implant processors that someone used in the past, don’t waste the opportunity to help someone else. That device may open a new world of hearing to someone. All makes and models are of value and will be readily accepted. There are a few options … [Read more...] about Old Hearing Aids Help Others
A Separate Piece of Chocolate
In a war between Cadbury and Hershey’s, I’d fight for both sides – if they paid in chocolate, that is. In my imaginary war, the worst that could happen would be death by chocolate. But if things went well, we could look forward to a chocolate treat-y instead. The real chocolate wars involving … [Read more...] about A Separate Piece of Chocolate