Archive for January, 2012

Part 1: Preparing the Body and Mind before a Surgery

Are you going into surgery for the first time? Or are you about to go into a procedure for which you’re not quite prepared?
Don’t worry – others are on the same boat. Actually, about 45 million inpatient surgeries have been performed in the U.S. per year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [...]

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How to Accomplish Work While Traveling

Working while traveling is a difficult feat. Sometimes you can be stuck on a plane, train, or cruise, and all you have are the clothes on your back, your laptop, and your phone.
As difficult the task may be, it’s not entirely impossible.
Here are some ways to accomplish your work when you’re out and about.

Be smart: get [...]

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7 Ways to Check-In at Record Time

You’re speeding through the freeway, and you glance at the clock. It’s already 4:28pm, you’re 20 minutes away from the airport, and your flight departs at 5:30pm.
For a moment, you think, “I have nothing to worry about. I have plenty of time.” Then, you remember that you still have to check-in. The long lines for [...]

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How Disasters Endanger Your Identity: How to Protect Yourself

Did you know that, besides the damage that ensues once a natural disaster has struck, your chances of being victimized by identity theft increases? It’s true!
Once your home has been razed by a merciless wildfire or flood, it’s not just your home that suffers. Your identity, your financial security, your possessions – all are up in [...]

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Retiring

Retirement. It happens to everyone, but not everyone is prepared. We agree with Jonathan Clements, when he said,
“Retirement is like a long vacation in Las Vegas. The goal is to enjoy it the fullest, but not so fully that you run out of money.”
He hit the nail right on the head; retirement can be a [...]

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We Have a Sweepstakes Winner: Pop the Champagne!

We’re ecstatic to announce the winner of our Holiday Sweepstakes winner!
Drum roll, please…
Congratulations, Carina Hunt!
She’sjust as thrilled as us about this awesome trip! An opportunity to fly anywhere in the world? Who wouldn’t be!
Carina has agreed to an interview, which will be featured in our 2012 Newsletter, so check our blog, Facebook, and Twitter for when [...]

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8 Unique Travel Accessories

Traveling is exciting. Why not enhance the experience by throwing equally exciting, yet unique travel accessories into the mix?
Here’s a quick review of travel items – some in vogue, some unheard of – that are sure to add thrill to your trips, while proving useful for your every activity.

The Travel Comfort Kit. Consists of a new [...]

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4 Steps to Reduce Paper Receipt Clutter

Now that you’ve be swayed by the numerous benefits listed in yesterday’s post, you’re wondering how to take that first step into organizing all of your paper receipts so that they’re all in place and in order. The more organized your receipts are, the quicker you can find purchases and monitor your spending habits.

Step 1:
Establish [...]

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Resolve Your Receipt Nightmares

You’re probably wondering, “Why should I save my receipts?” 
They’re cumbersome in large numbers. They seemingly multiply in wallets, pockets, purses, car compartments — you name it. And not to mention they’re not visually appealing (the mundane black/white color scheme can get a bit stale), especially those ridiculously long receipts you get after visits to the [...]

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How to Prevent Car Theft

How can you battle car theft? With vigilance.
One must be vigilant in securing their car, in protecting themselves, and in shielding their critical life information. Though the number of car thefts has declined, according to the Natianal Insurance Crime Bureau, you shouldn’t entice burglars into your car with that expensive Gucci purse you left in [...]

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