You’ve got a 401(k), some savings and a fairly decent grip on your finances. But you’re still not sure you’re making the most of your money. You’re not alone. For many people, the most complex part about personal finance is figuring out how to manage their dollars wisely. That’s why a financial planner can be a game changer.
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A mother, a wife, a financial planner…superwoman?
On the surface, she’s just another mom trying to kick start her day like any other mother at 6 a.m. on a school morning. She’s bustling about, making sure the kids are ready, and pausing in the foyer to contemplate dinner while wrestling with her two dogs, Lulu and Peanut. All this just...
She was twelve when she earned her first hundred-dollar bill—the summer her uncle hired her to fill in as a receptionist for a week. Tracey Mason recalls the memory vividly, warmth and affection infusing her words. “I thought I’d pass out when I saw it. I’d never laid eyes on a hundred-dollar bill before, and for the longest time,...
Stop Fearing Rejection. Stop Seeking Approval. Start Prospecting!
by Al Simon, President // Sandler Training by Simon Inc.
There is a question most people want answered when they go to a sales training program or read one of the many sales how-to books; that question sounds like this, “Is there really one secret weapon or magic formula to make me better and increase...
Before you start looking into charter, Montessori, Christian or military academies, you have some issues to consider. Is private school right for your child? How do you decide?
Once you’ve decided on a private school approach, the questions don’t stop there. With many non-traditional educational routes to choose from, deciding on a private school can be a lengthy and in-depth...
by J. Alvin Wilbanks, CEO/Superintendent // Gwinnett County Public Schools
Gwinnett County Public Schools is focused on two important, related issues this fall— a General Obligation (G.O.) bond referendum to benefit all schools and the update of the school district’s “Strategic Priorities for 2010–2020.” Both initiatives will have a significant impact on the future of Georgia’s largest school district.
The Gwinnett...
by Charlotte J. Nash, Chairman // Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
It was a proud moment to read earlier this year what the three major credit rating agencies had to say about Gwinnett County in their financial reports. Here are highlights from what they said about our county government:
“…very strong management with strong financial policies and practices, strong budgetary performance,...
There are as many surprising gifts for loved ones as there are pesonalities. An unusually playful gift-giver might find it easy to get a smile out of her recipient. But for most of us it’s not so easy, and at some point we find ourselves on Christmas Eve staring down the mall at Bass Pro Shops, African Art Gallery,...
Buford’s Main Street has a long and varied history, but the current crop of world-class restaurants is a relatively new thing. Known as South Railroad Street until 1911, the road has long been a shopping and community destination. But perhaps nothing defines it more today than the wide range of eateries, from the casual dining of the Tannery Row...
How to be an active philanthropist on any budget
Surveys tell us that the vast majority of Americans believe charitable giving is important — an essential part of our value system. However, few of us are able to give as much to our favorite causes as we like. So, you may wonder: how can I support the important work local...