To Your Health: The Equestrian Athlete: More Than Meets the Eye
BY ALI HARTMAN, DPT, guest writer with Sara Migliarese For many, the words “equestrian” and “athlete” are not often thought of together. Even for myself, as someone who began riding competitively at a very young age, I never thought of myself as an “athlete.” It was a word I reserved for friends who played basketball, […]
Giving Feedback: Not the Cringe-Worthy Kind
BY JEN OLENICZAK BROWN Giving feedback can be terrifying. While it’s a necessary skill to be a good leader, people tend to freeze when they have to give feedback – and forget to make the feedback useful. Even when the feedback is useful, people taking it on the other end might get upset, defensive […]
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
As we head into the warmer months, soup may not be what is at the forefront of your recipes, but wait! How about Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup. The citrus provides the fresh spring feeling your taste buds are yearning for but can still warm your bones on those chilly nights. This recipe has all the […]
Hustle & Heart: How to Get Customers to Leave Rockstar Reviews With 3 Simple Questions
Have you ever sold something to a customer and had that happy dance moment where you knew you had made their day? They absolutely loved it, expressed gratitude and were so happy to have found your shop or website! And when that customer left, that’s where the conversation ended. You work really hard and when […]
Piedmont Federal Savings Bank: A century focused on customer service!
The small gathering of savvy local businessmen who opened Piedmont Federal Savings Bank in 1903 would be enormously proud of the 2019 version of their company, and its ever-enduring commitment to serving the local market with the same passion those original founders so richly embraced over one hundred years ago. A steadfast initial mission to […]
The Value of Financial Education for All
“I am definitely a better saver and I understand how loans work. This makes me think twice about what I spend and the loans I agree to take on. Having financial literacy has decreased my stress level because I am able to make informed and smart decisions when it comes to money spending,” according to […]
Writers Who Read: Christian Inspiration
Everyone has times in their life where they have struggles. We have our good times and our bad times. Sometimes during those moments in life, it helps to look towards inspiration and a higher power. The selections below offer advice and guidance on situations, such as marriage, disappointments, and motivation. Keep Showing Up: How to […]
The Vampire’s Guide to the Health Benefits of Garlic
While garlic plays an important role in the kitchen across a myriad of cultural cuisines, it’s more than just delicious and a way to ward off unwanted vampire visits. But for the health-conscious vampire, they value and appreciate all the nutritional benefits that come from garlic. At least for humans. Benefits of Garlic Garlic helps […]
Things to Consider Before Applying for Social Security
BY STEVEN GALLO, CFP® Financial Advisor Social Security may seem like a relatively easy program to navigate, and in many ways, it is. The application process for retirement benefits is quick and straightforward, and there’s little you need to do after you’ve applied, aside from keeping your bank account and address information current. Having said that, […]
Spring’s Budding Beauties Bring Busy Butterflies and Bees
by SUSAN BOYOUNG BAILEY SCHABACKER SPRING’S SPLENDID SCENERY With spring’s arrival, the outdoors are calling. Sunny, blue skies beckon and set the scene for vivid, colorful flowers. Shrubs and trees are busy beautifully burgeoning, budding and blooming to grandly announce that spring is in the air. Go for a stroll or a drive, and you […]
