Many Americans at one point or another will deal with an unexpected event that has financial implications. As a financial advisor, I’ve witnessed many families encounter – and more importantly overcome – financial setbacks. For most families I work with, setbacks occur because of circumstances beyond their control, such as a job layoff, a car accident, a house fire or the onset … [Read more...] about How to Bounce Back After A Financial Setback
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Video Conferencing Enables Socially Distant Face-to-Face Communication
For those of us who choose or need to stay in isolation during the pandemic, being alone is a factor that cannot be ignored. On the one hand, the need to protect one’s physical health is obvious. But, on the other hand, being by oneself all or most of the time can be negative to mental health. Many of us are social animals. Regardless of whether you’re introverted or … [Read more...] about Video Conferencing Enables Socially Distant Face-to-Face Communication
Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown Weathers the Coronavirus Shutdown
Editor's Note: Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown Owner Rob Gerhart was recently interviewed by George in the third episode of the Ambush Radio Podcast. You can listen to the interview here: https://www.ambushmag.com/podcast/ New Orleans is known worldwide for its unique cuisine. It boasts over 1,216 restaurants. That is 605 full-service restaurants, 476 quick-service … [Read more...] about Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown Weathers the Coronavirus Shutdown
Tips for Working Remotely
New to working from home? I’ve done it for nearly a decade and can tell you it definitely has some benefits, but also some hidden hazards. If you are new to working remotely, here are a few tips: Set a schedule and stick to it. Adhere to strict office hours. Sign on and off at a set time. If you leave your computer up 24/7, you will work 24/7. An email … [Read more...] about Tips for Working Remotely
Financial Wisdom for College Students
Is your son or daughter heading to college? If the answer is yes, it’s an exciting moment in your child’s life. But, financially, it can also be a paralyzing time if they do not have a principled approach for managing money. Out on their own for the first time, your child has an opportunity to sharpen their financial skills for the future, but they are vulnerable to mistakes. … [Read more...] about Financial Wisdom for College Students
’Tis the Season for Instagram
Businesses make bank during the busy holiday season. It doesn’t matter what you’re selling—the key to success is to focus on sales. Among social media platforms, the format of Instagram lends itself to visual marketing. That’s because Instagram requires a photo or advertising graphic to post. Millennials have flocked to Instagram since it does not lend itself to people … [Read more...] about ’Tis the Season for Instagram
Facebook 101 for Business
With over a billion users, Facebook is a great place to start marketing your business via social media. Instagram and Twitter are viable alternatives—and ultimately, you will want to use all three—but Facebook’s near total market penetration and easy-to-use tools make it the best first option. Business owners will sometimes question the use of social media because … [Read more...] about Facebook 101 for Business
