In today’s uncertain financial landscape and based on the market run up we have seen in 2017, we believe it is more important than ever to establish a well-maintained portfolio that can help you reach your financial goals. Your portfolio needs to not only meet your need for capital, but also provide you with financial peace of mind. While there’s no simple formula to help you figure out how your portfolio should be constructed, determining the right asset allocation should be the first step … [Read more...] about Re-Balancing Your Portfolio Allocations
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Couples Massage: Increasing intimacy, Strengthening Relationships
February – it’s all about the heart: physically and emotionally. So, how can you take care of both? Schedule a couples massage – good for your heart and your honey! Between Valentine's Day and National Heart Month, what could be better? A couples massage offers an hour or more of time that is centered around you and your love, and provides both health and romantic benefits. Because life is tough on relationships, and it is often difficult to find the time, energy and money for … [Read more...] about Couples Massage: Increasing intimacy, Strengthening Relationships
Ringing in Financial Tips for the New Year
For many people, the New Year means new goals and resolutions. Last year, nearly one-third of Americans made New Year’s resolutions, with half reporting that they want to save more, according to the New Year Financial Resolutions study from Fidelity. You may be one of the many who created a financial resolution – but will you stick to it? The key to success when it comes to your financial resolution is to take a realistic approach and focus on consistency rather than perfection. Typical … [Read more...] about Ringing in Financial Tips for the New Year
Yavapai College Student Learns and Earns in Apprenticeship Program
Yavapai College student Samuel May is a 31-year-old single father who never graduated from high school. After receiving his GED through YC, he decided to reach out to Academic Advisor Max Bledsoe, who, along with YC staff member Stephanie Wiltcher, encouraged May to apply for the Freeport-McMoRan apprenticeship program. Freeport, an international gold and copper mining concern, operates sites in Bagdad and Morenci. “After I received the great news from Freeport that I was accepted to … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Student Learns and Earns in Apprenticeship Program
Northern Arizona Pain Institutes Introduces New Licensed Acupuncturist
Meet Northern Arizona Pain Institutes’ Acupuncturist, Tiberiu (“Ted”) Fulop, LAc. Fulop is a Diplomate of Acupuncture and Licensed Acupuncturist who has recently moved to the Prescott area from Burridge, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. He is originally from the western part of Romania (Transylvania). Fulop graduated summa cum laude from Illinois Medical in 1991 with a specialty in Cardio Pulmonary. He has completed coursework and extensive clinical training in acupuncture and oriental … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Pain Institutes Introduces New Licensed Acupuncturist
Considering Self-Care as a New Year’s Resolution
The new year brings a new start and a new opportunity to create a happier, healthier you. Every year many of us ring in the new year and set out our New Year’s resolutions. Often, goals focus on business success, love and health. The reasons behind these resolutions vary from person to person and may be reactions to the various stresses we have in our lives. Massage can be part of a proactive plan of preventative medicine in the same way as exercise and healthy living! Here are my … [Read more...] about Considering Self-Care as a New Year’s Resolution
New Year, New Technologies for Rejuvenating Skin
Many New Year’s resolutions are not attainable, but having younger, healthier looking skin is achievable by combining some healthy lifestyle changes and by taking advantage of new technologies. Taking Advantage of New Technologies As we age, muscles become elastic and unable to support the skin tissue attached to them. In addition, the skin loses its ability to regenerate new tissue and its ability to moisturize itself. Fluid buildup, wrinkles and sagging are the end result of this … [Read more...] about New Year, New Technologies for Rejuvenating Skin
Mountain Valley Home for Health Receives Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award
Mountain Valley Home for Health, a service of Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, has won the 2018 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award. Press Ganey is an industry leader in measuring, understanding and improving the patient experience. Mountain Valley Home for Health earned the distinction by achieving the 95th percentile in performance for Patient Experience during each reporting period in 2017. The award is presented annually. “The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence … [Read more...] about Mountain Valley Home for Health Receives Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award
Skywest CEO Offers Graduates ‘Four Fundamental Truths’
The fall semester 2018 graduating class at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s (ERAU) Prescott campus helped celebrate the conclusion of the 40th anniversary of its founding in an impressive graduation ceremony. More than 1,000 people gave a standing ovation to the 249 students who received degrees ranging from baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral during morning ceremonies Dec. 15, at the Prescott Valley Event Center. Students from more than 17 nations were represented among the … [Read more...] about Skywest CEO Offers Graduates ‘Four Fundamental Truths’
Important Considerations When Purchasing an Office Building
There’s a lot to consider when preparing to buy a commercial property. A Prescott Valley man recently approached me as he was in the process of purchasing a roughly 22,000-square-foot office building in the Prescott area. The property had nine total office suites with three spaces currently vacant. He asked what sorts of things he needed to check out during the inspection period. As a commercial broker, I can’t even begin to tell you how many prospective buyers overlook key concerns during … [Read more...] about Important Considerations When Purchasing an Office Building