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Wordhouse Wealth Coaching: Savvy Future Retirees
What are your retirement dreams? Everyone needs a plan, a roadmap to reach their life goals. Women especially need a plan, as we statistically live longer than men. It is NOT too late to improve your future lifestyle. According to a recent study from the Insured...
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Getting Into the Spirit of Giving
Sometimes the holidays can feel like it's more about getting than giving. As you prepare for this festive season, here are a few tips to get your family, especially the younger members, to get into the spirit of giving. This is the perfect time to ask your children to...
Empowering People and Teams
"Empowerment can have a greater impact on your bottom line than any other strategy you implement," said leadership consultant Michelle Steffes, CPLC. An engaged and empowered atmosphere leads to improved retention, attendance, accuracy, productivity, safety,...
Breast Biopsy and Second Opinions
Sandra Cottingham, MD, Ph.D., pathologist with Spectrum Health explains what a breast biopsy is, and what to consider about second opinions in this West Michigan Woman magazine Q&A article. What is a breast biopsy?Women with an abnormal mammogram or a lump in...
Spring Lake Hosts Holiday Book Bash
The third annual Holiday Book Bash will be hosted at Seven Steps Up in Spring Lake, on December 3, 2015. Shop and schmooze in the eclectic setting of a renovated 1919 Masonic Temple. Meet local authors and buy specially priced books. (Note: Signed books make for great...
Ready, Set, Shop … and Shop and Shop
We all know what comes after the cooking, football watching, eating and chatting associated with Thanksgiving: Shopping! In years past, this shopping took place on Thursday night and spilled over into Friday. There was no shopping mandate, no online edict coupled with...
Keep Black Friday from Budget Busting
Every year, many start the holiday season with a shopping budget and a vow to stick to it. Yet year after year, after the gifts are unwrapped and the credit card bills and bank statements start to arrive, many are shocked at how much they really spent. Why is it so...
Boots and Baubles
Embellished boots and statement-making jewelry are a cinch to pull off. Want proof? Boutique Emmanuel owner Sarah Knapp shows us this fall's latest obsessions—at great price points. Get a Leg Up When it comes to trends in footwear, Knapp is still seeing a lot of flat...