A debt-free life, what would that be like and how do you achieve it? Living debt-free is a life that is stress-free. A stress-free life is something that you can become comfortable with. Once you achieve such a goal, you will never go back. Detailed below is how you can achieve a debt-free life. LIVE ON LESS THAN YOU MAKE This tip sounds simple, but it is not for many people. Most want to keep up with the Joneses. Trust me, the Joneses are not having fun. They are actually broke! If … [Read more...] about Nine Strategies for a Debt-Free Life
Hissing is Never a Good Sound
I once had dinner with a rattlesnake. It was an uninvited guest, but nonetheless, it showed up at suppertime while I was grilling. I did what any courageous Arizonan should do who doesn’t have a long-handled shovel or a pair of snake tongs. I called the fire department – which I’ve heard is the No. 1 reason people make emergency calls to Scottsdale firefighters. I’ve also heard it’s the No. 1 call they hate. Knowing this, I called anyway. The dispatcher explained that this particular evening … [Read more...] about Hissing is Never a Good Sound
Never Before Published Tattoo Images Illustrate Colorful Tale
A fascinating story that lay dormant inside a trunk in a grandmother’s dark basement is coming to light. Hundreds of photos, hand-painted flash tattoo art and business memorabilia preserved but hidden for almost a century illustrate the book “Tattooing to Perfection” by Flagstaff author Judith Lukas. The richly illustrated book – part biography, part tattoo history – is scheduled to be released this month. The chronicle follows Lukas’ grandfather, tattoo artist Professor JT Clark, as he … [Read more...] about Never Before Published Tattoo Images Illustrate Colorful Tale
A ‘Shoutout’ Brings Documentary Crew to Prescott
If getting on a quirky green bus as a university student and traveling throughout Arizona to test drive your dream career sounds intriguing, imagine being the Prescott business owner fueling your professional journey. That prospect greeted Donna Werking, owner of Northern AZ Social, LLC, when a video production crew and three Arizona students rolled into Prescott May 15 for marketing and advertising mentorship. Driving the documentary was Roadtrip Nation, an educational production company … [Read more...] about A ‘Shoutout’ Brings Documentary Crew to Prescott
Prescott Couple Describes Bombing Attack in Israel
It was almost 9 a.m., May 11, In Tel Aviv, Israel. Prescott residents Sanford and Terry Cohen had just returned to their high-rise apartment from visiting their adult daughter, her husband and year-old granddaughter. Suddenly, throughout the metroplex of several million people, sirens began screaming. Officials warned, “Find safe bomb shelters.” People scrambled to personal and public shelters. The Cohens, visitors in Tel Aviv since April 26, said it alarmed them to hear sirens while driving … [Read more...] about Prescott Couple Describes Bombing Attack in Israel
People Who Care To Have New Home
We are pleased to announce that we have received a major gift from the estate of R. Doris Glushenko, whom we were privileged to serve for many years prior to her death last year. Ms. Glushenko often expressed that she was able to remain in her home for so long because of People Who Care. After 29 years as an organization, this gift has enabled us to finally have our own home. We have outgrown our current, rented space, and are purchasing a building for our offices so we can expand services … [Read more...] about People Who Care To Have New Home
PrescottWater Infrastructure to Receive $2.2 Million Investment
Arizona Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly announced over $2.2 million in federal funds to invest in Prescott’s drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. “Today’s investment will strengthen Prescott’s drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, boosting the safety and health of the community and supporting economic growth,” said Sinema. “It’s incredibly important that every Arizonan has access to clean drinking water. Prescott will greatly benefit from an investment in their … [Read more...] about PrescottWater Infrastructure to Receive $2.2 Million Investment
Governor Ducey Cuts Taxes For Arizona Small Businesses
Governor Doug Ducey today signed legislation that further reduces and streamlines taxes while protecting small businesses from the threat of a 77 percent tax increase.“This tax cut will keep Arizona competitive for small businesses already operating here and new businesses flocking here every day,” Governor Ducey said. “After a year as tough as the last, we should not be raising taxes on our small businesses — we should be cutting their taxes. That’s exactly what Senate Bill 1783 does. Arizona … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Cuts Taxes For Arizona Small Businesses
Habits for Success
The habits you keep can, to some extent, determine whether you’ll be successful or not. The good news is there’s a science to developing good habits. It’s called the Habit Loop, and according to Charles Duhigg, author of “The Power of Habit,” it is a neurological loop that governs repetitive behavior. There are three elements to this Habit Loop: cue, routine and reward. The cue is the trigger for the habit, the routine is the behavior that reinforces the habit, and the reward is what makes … [Read more...] about Habits for Success
Celebrating July Fourth in Patriotic Prescott
Summer events during 2020 were put on hiatus, and the COVID-19 pandemic made the usually bustling city of Prescott quiet while residents and visitors attempted to slow the spread and minimized participation in special events. It has brought a smile to many faces over the last few months to see people safely gathering for events and getting ready for a summer of fun to be shared with friends and family. Each year, at the start of July, we take time to reflect and celebrate the freedoms we are all … [Read more...] about Celebrating July Fourth in Patriotic Prescott