Tag Archives: Taking Control of Stress in a Financial Storm
Tax Day and Sandwiched Boomers
Are you rushing to finish up your income tax returns? This year, due to the celebration of Emancipation Day last Friday in the District of Columbia, citizens have until midnight tonight to get their tax returns postmarked and in the mail. If you’re a Sandwiched Boomer you may be asking yourself, “have I taken all of the deductions I’m legally allowed?” When you’re supporting both your growing children and your aging parents, you may want to consult with your tax advisor to see if you are eligible for claiming both … Continue reading
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Stress in America
The weekend shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords – and the attendant murders of six bystanders – has again pushed the American psyche into overload. Though out of harm’s way themselves, many people experience stress and anxiety when faced with these kinds of uncontrollable situations. While it appears the gunman’s serious mental illness motivated the shooting spree, the horrendous act itself has raised stress levels all across the United States, already high due to the poor economic climate. In fact, a recent national health survey found that 75% of the general … Continue reading
Focus on Your Assets
With the New Year approaching, do you think it’s too late to start making lists and outlining dramatic changes for yourself? Novelist Mary Anne Evans (AKA George Eliot) wisely advised, It is never too late to be what you might have been.So decide what you want to be and then begin the process to make it happen in 2011. And just in case you’ve had trouble in the past taking the first step toward change, our article Sandwiched Boomers: 7 Tips on Fighting Inertia, available on our website, Her Mentor … Continue reading
Voices Raised and Budgets Honored
Tired this morning from watching late night news about the elections across the United States? Although not all results are in yet, it’s clear that the American people have used the polls to give voice to their concerns about the economy. The challenge to the administration is to work with the new Congress to cut spending, balance the budget and reduce the deficit while creating new jobs and reviving the economy. To help your own personal family budget, Nourishing Relationships is pleased to be a part of this week’s Mom … Continue reading
