Even though retirees are not working full-time, their tax situation can still be complicated because they may receive investment income, interest or dividend income or capital gains distributions in addition to collecting social security, a pension or drawing from an IRA. Whether they take those monies out or reinvest them, they may not be in as low of a tax bracket as they had hoped. In preparing for retirement, it is important to identify your future income sources and anticipated deductions … [Read more...] about Tax Planning for and in Retirement
Understanding Benefits of the Lyric Hearing Aid
The Lyric is a hearing aid that is housed inside the ear canal for extended periods of time. No need to change a battery or put the hearing aid in a recharging device at night. All you need to do is go to your audiologist and ask to try a pair of them! Discreet Amplification The most amazing consequence of wearing the Lyric is that you are a “normal” person. You do not have to be careful with your hearing aids around the house so the dog or cat does not eat them when you take them off. You … [Read more...] about Understanding Benefits of the Lyric Hearing Aid
A Healthy Spin on Delicious, Affordable Meals: YRMC’s New Cooking Show, Your Healthy Kitchen
We’ve all read the reports. A plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts can help to keep us fit and trim. But, what’s next? Many of us have little or no experience preparing affordable meals that feature these healthy ingredients. Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has an answer through its new cooking program titled Your Healthy Kitchen. The program can be accessed online by visiting www.yrmchealthconnect.org and following the Your Healthy Kitchen link to watch brief, … [Read more...] about A Healthy Spin on Delicious, Affordable Meals: YRMC’s New Cooking Show, Your Healthy Kitchen
Ensuring a Balanced Diet for Seniors
Health issues and physical limitations sometimes make it difficult for seniors, the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population, to get the nutrients they need for a balanced diet. Poor nutrition and malnutrition occur in 15 to 50 percent of the elderly population. The symptoms of malnutrition – weight loss, disorientation, lightheadedness, lethargy and loss of appetite – can easily be mistaken for illness or disease. Whether it’s a physical, mental or financial obstacle, many seniors … [Read more...] about Ensuring a Balanced Diet for Seniors
Becoming Excellent
In some circles, the term “excellence” gets thrown around frequently, either explicitly or implied in phrases like “going to the next level.” Organizational gurus have penned dozens of views on what excellence means, and how to achieve it. (Anyone remember “In Search of Excellence?”) Excellence is a fascinating, important topic (hence all the books), but despite all the books and articles, the topic remains muddy to many. So, I thought I’d share my take on excellence. The first question is … [Read more...] about Becoming Excellent
Managed Solution Announces Expansion to Arizona
Managed Solution is excited to announce their recent expansion to Arizona, servicing clients in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson and the surrounding areas. Managed Solution, a top 1% global Microsoft partner, is the premier provider of technology solutions and IT support services and recognized as the 27th fastest growing IT Companies in the US. “We value our partnerships with Microsoft and Amazon and work closely with them in the local business community and surrounding areas. We are excited about … [Read more...] about Managed Solution Announces Expansion to Arizona
Searching for Water
In his recent State of the City comments, Prescott Mayor Harry Oberg was forthright in thoughts about water. “Prescott requires water resources sufficient to support reasonable growth,” he said. He continued, saying moderate growth levels are necessary to prevent economic stagnation, and that the juncture of water and growth perhaps present a dilemma for Prescott, because the community is landlocked. He essentially repeated one of his campaign pledges: to continue investigating the … [Read more...] about Searching for Water
Women Wanted for Fire Boot Camp
The USDA Forest Service Southwestern Region is seeking a small group of career-focused women to be on-call Wildland Fire Fighters for the 2016 fire season. These on-call positions will provide support to wildland fire operations during the summer when needed and can help pave the way for future employment and career advancement inside of the Forest Service. The first assignment for those selected will be a Women in Fire Boot Camp. The Boot Camp will provide comprehensive, formal physical … [Read more...] about Women Wanted for Fire Boot Camp
Shifting to Conscious Capitalism
Human design assumes that each person desires a life with deeper meaning – a cause. Comparatively, the business blueprint suggests actions that create profit. There is a new way of doing business emerging that is not only transcending what business can be, but also providing a community for the customer that was not previously available. This is called “Conscious Capitalism.” It is business, with a social mission – a mission to create a profitable business while making a positive impact on … [Read more...] about Shifting to Conscious Capitalism
Cowspiracy Movie & Co-Producer Dr. Sailesh Rao Q&A
If You Go . . . . What: Inspiration of Sedona presents Cowspiracy with Co-Producer Dr. Sailesh Rao Q&A When: Thursday, January 28th, 6:30 PM Where: The Church of the Red Rocks, 54 Bowstring Drive, Sedona (downstairs) Cost: Free On Thursday, January 28th, at 6:30 PM, The Inspiration of Sedona will show Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret. This will be followed by a discussion with co-producer Dr. Sailesh Rao, founder and Executive Director of Climate Healers. … [Read more...] about Cowspiracy Movie & Co-Producer Dr. Sailesh Rao Q&A