The Red H.E.A.R.R.T. Initiative
Red H.E.A.R.R.T (Help, Education and Reduce Risk Today) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and overall well-being of women, children and teens that are at risk for or have heart disease. Although the primary focus is for women, men are also included because every individual’s health within a family unit impacts the well-being and […]
Conversation with Your BFF: ‘What Can I Learn from Loss?’
If you have lost a loved one, especially a parent, the grief comes in waves. The strangest things can bring on tears and a laugh at the same time. How is that possible? When you cry and laugh in the same breath, you feel a bit schizophrenic. After a recent chat with a good […]
Celebrating Financial Health and Wellbeing in 2022
Allegacy Federal Credit Union entered 2022 stronger than ever, proving that “doing right” by our members means better financial health and wellbeing in our communities. With 165,000 members and growing, Allegacy is one of the largest not-for-profit credit unions in the state. Every product and service we offer is designed with our members in […]
Heart Disease – What to Know About Your Family History and How to Best Protect Yourself
In a month where matters of the heart are front and center, it also makes sense to take a look at the health of your heart and how to best keep yourself well. One important thing to consider where heart health is concerned is family history. If one of your parents or grandparents or siblings […]
The Five Types of Men You Meet While Speed Dating
Anxious about venturing out into the dreaded dating pool? Here are the five types of men you’re likely to meet during your next round of speed dating. The Boaster The speed dating event has just begun, and you’re fresh-faced and full of hope. As soon as your first potential match sits down across the table […]
The Gradual Process of Letting Go
I have made progress. I know I have because my eyes don’t lie. The many books, folders, and files that once lived in plain sight, in my office, are gone. It was time to create a new space, a space that would allow for new ideas, new learning, new ways of making a part-time living […]
Livin’ Large: A Reflection
When I passed the 50-year mark, I saw a critical decision on the horizon, waiting for me: How would I live as I grew older? Of course, that big question begged for specifics prompted by more questions: Would I contract and pull back? Would I give in to the effects of age and the personal […]
Modern Vibes: Old Fashioned Values, The World Of Dating
We live in a world of convenience. Where we can order our groceries with a click, work from home, have lunch from our favorite restaurant delivered in a flash. And every dating app known to mankind is available. Looking for a farmer? Say no more. A professional looking for someone in the same field? Have […]
Fresh Colors, Fabrics, and Design
As I prepare to attend the Atlanta market, I can’t help but reflect on our economy. I try to be loyal to my vendors just as my customers and clients have been loyal to me. Although things have been tough for a few years, vendors are working feverishly to show off their latest and […]
Making Dollars Making $ense: The Unique Advantages of Health Savings Accounts
BY STEVEN GALLO, CFP®, Partner, Financial Advisor It is no secret that health insurance premiums and costs are rising every year. Due to the rising cost, folks are looking for ways to save money on medical expenses. That is where the Health Savings Account (HSA) comes in. But you may be asking – What is a […]
