Relationships and Money: Learning to Get Along
General Information, Happiness, Have MoneyIf fighting about money has become a ritual in your household, you are not alone. Money is a leading cause of tension between couples. Before it goes too far, realize that you both have control of the situation. These steps can help you…
Don't Let Things Fester
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, LifestyleNote: Reprinted from Doreen L. Guma's Huffington Post article http://www.huffingtonpost.com/doreen-guma-ma-fache-cpc-clc/life-control_b_4014189.html published 10/1/2013
I know the title of this blog sounds gross. You can see actually see…
Mariner’s club: An Extra-ordinary Way to Travel
General Information, Happiness, Work Life BalanceDid you ever wonder how some people come back from a vacation and they've had amazing, even rare opportunities to go “behind-the-scenes.” Maybe they had an exclusive tour of a renowned vineyard, a luncheon at a private villa on the Italian…
The Bitter Pill of Dissatisfaction
General Information, HappinessDuring this stage in my life, I’m rapidly shedding behaviors, thoughts and responses that don’t serve my intention of maintaining and sustaining an internal foundation of happiness – regardless of my external circumstances. This shedding…
Power to Your Little People
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, LifestyleGrowing up in a large family, my basic financial needs were always taken care of but as for the extras — it was like a bakery: “Take a number and get in line.” It annoyed me and, at times, it embarrassed me when a friend had the latest…
Making Your Own Luck
General Information, Have Money“What’s your goal?” My husband’s question was simple, but I didn’t know if I should bother to share my complete answer, because it seemed unreasonable.
We hadn’t started our family yet, which was a goal of ours. But I wondered if…
Look Outside Yourself
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, LifestyleWe’ve heard the expression, “pity party” or “wallow in self despair”. This article is a little tough love. It’s kind of been circling around and around in my mind all day, and I figured, with the risk of making someone insulted,…
State of the Real Estate Market 5 Years After
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, LifestyleFive years after the bubble burst there have been many articles written and news commentators questioning if Americans, the government and financial institutions have learned any lessons from the Great Recession. They ask where we are on the…
Sheila and Chris Korte: After unexpected career changes, we wanted to fulfill our dreams of owning a business.
General Information, Lifestyle, Work Life Balance(Article Featuring Sheila & Chris Korte from Cruise Planners Franchise Magazine August 2013)The Korte’s Story – Sheila and Chris Korte met in the Army and have been together ever since. With a love for travel and an entrepreneurial…