Smart Women – Smart Money
It is an unfortunate truth that while women represent 87 percent of consumerism in the US we are still vastly behind when it comes to financial literacy. While women make the majority of the spending decisions for the family they still seem to be lagging behind when it comes to long-term money investments and creating wealth. It is alarming to find out just how many women are dependent on their spouse to plan their retirement. [caption id="attachment_14443" align="alignright" width="264"] Deborah Bateman and Angela Hallier[/caption] I recently attended a forum sponsored by Deborah Bateman of National Bank of Arizona which featured a fabulous panel of female experts to address some of these issues women now deal with today. The event was hosted by Sharon Lechter, international spokesperson and famous author on finance. Attorneys Darra Rayndon and Angela Hallier, were also on hand to lend their expertise when it comes to protecting your wealth ...
Business Owners – Does Your Merchant Service Provider Have Your Back?
With today’s high risk world of credit card fraud what does your current merchant service/credit card processing company do for you? When establishing your businesses’s merchant service account obviously price is a crucial element to the negotiation process, however make sure you are asking questions such as how will they be protecting you from risk. If you haven’t heard by now, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover have created industry standards that everyone must adhere to. First, make sure your provider is setting you up with products that are fully PCI compliant. If you are using an old terminal, go out to the Internet and research whether that terminal model is compliant. Never solely depend on your merchant services sales person because that could just be a ploy to sell you new equipment. Second, when filling out the application to set up your account there are typically two numbers that you should pay particular attention ...
Are you mad at me?
"Are you mad at me?" is one of the most common questions that couples ask one another. This classic question dates back to Prehistoric times. It was first uttered by a Tyrannosaurus Rex when he was afraid that his Brontosaurus wife was upset with him. Of course he didn't ask this question out loud and in English; that would be ridiculous. He wrote it with a rock on the wall of their love cave, which was later found by the Romans and translated by Marie Antoinette before she died of a red velvet cupcake overdose. And that ladies and gentleman, is your history and science lesson for the day. As you can tell, history and science are not my strong suits. Sure, I took both classes at the prestigious University of Wisconsin…River Falls, but at that time, I had undiagnosed ADD and spent most classes feverishly shaking my leg under my desk, ...
What woman want in an auto repair shop
This is not an article to discuss the popular movie of the same name or give advice on hormone replacement. It's a review of what women want when they are looking for an auto repair facility. I know what I want from an auto repair shop, but I’ve been in the auto industry most of my career as well as being exposed to dealership repair departments and local mom and pop tire centers. My brother owned a repair shop in Roslyn, New York and my Two for the Road radio partner, Bill, owned one in Arizona. One thing I’ve observed no matter the gender is that we all want to be treated equally, whether it’s in corporate America, the grocery store or buying a car. So when it comes to fixing our cars, replacing tires or an oil and lube, we want to be able to trust the facility where we bring ...
TRUtalk with Leslee Alexander Gibbs
“You can find love if you open your heart to the possibilities.” Leslee Alexander Gibbs is the founder of TRUmatch, the top matchmaking firm in AZ, and is considered an expert in the field of dating, relationships and LOVE! Join Leslee as she shares with you her lessons in life; her reflections on the past and vision for the future. With you, she will uncover the mysteries of what men really want and give you the insight you need to understand women. “Love is my passion and I am proud to share with you my thoughts, my heart and my words… I call it TRUtalk.” - Leslee Alexander Gibbs Visit MyTRUmatch.com for more information. Dear TRUtalk, I have been single for more than 5 years and it is growing old. I want to have a life partner but it is so difficult to meet a good man. My girlfriend and I go out all the time but never seem to meet anyone. ...
How Can Our Children Survive on Their Own?
As parents, we ask ourselves the question, “Did I give my child the right morals, values and tools to be independent when they leave home or go off to college?” There are so many parents that love their children but have done so much for them that they cannot think for themselves. They often contact their mother or father for advice and use that relationship as a crutch instead of handling and working through their own problems. If our children are not taught how to be responsible, then they will not thrive as young adults. As a mother and Child Development Specialist, I asked myself that same question. “Have I done a good job teaching my daughters how to be responsible adults?” After speaking to parents with teens who are leaving for college or trying to find a job, my partner and I decided to write a new handbook that addresses life skills. This ...
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Smart Women – Smart Money
It is an unfortunate truth that while women represent 87 percent...
Business Owners – Does Your Merchant Service Provider Have Your Back?
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Are you mad at me?
“Are you mad at me?” is one of the most common questions...
What woman want in an auto repair shop
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TRUtalk with Leslee Alexander Gibbs
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