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AARP Not Me! Or has the time come to join?
Hello Friends and Happy Friday Eve!
AARP Membership requests began hitting my mailbox way back in my 40’s and now that I am almost 52, I guess the time has come to consider joining. I am reluctantly accepting the fact that I’m approaching the “S E N I O R” category – REALLY??!! Hubby and I have been joking for years and betting on who would join first….I’d push the envelop away and say, “oh no I’m too young”, and he’d look at me side-eyed and smirk.
Offers of a Free Gift to join had oftentimes been tempting and there are definitely some great benefits including discounts at Ross Stores on Tuesdays! Discounts on travel, food, entertainment, health, insurance, shopping, education and training and so much more should have been reason to sign up with a quickness, but I just couldn’t do it. I had also loved the fact that they provide information on Long Term Care options, Employment Postings, even starting a new business, the benefits of being an AARP member far outweigh the small price to join.
I’ve finally made up my mind and submitted an online membership application, and then I entered the AARP Real People Model Search just for the heck of it. I don’t expect to be chosen but it seemed like something fun to do as well as memorable to mark the occasion as I approach the wonderful world of “Senior Citizenship”.
If you would like to vote for me, click here, and look for Antionette B in Delaware.
Chillin’ Grillin’ and Money School Classes!
July 15, 2013
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Chillin’, Grillin’, and … Money School Classes! Roth Conversion Tues., July 16 Time: 6:30-7:30pm Brandywine Hundred Library Mark Nehra, CFP, Waddell & Reed, Inc. There Must be a Hole in My Pocket Tues., July 16 Time: 6-7:30pm Milford Public Library Lisa Spellman, Department of Justice Lunch and Learn: Have Faith in Money Clubs Thurs., July 18 Time: Noon-1:30pm Claymont Community Center Alisha Thompson-Adams, Primerica
Strategic Ways to Get Out of Debt Mon., July 22 Time: 6-7:30pm Kent County Library Rod Hausmann Social Security Benefits Mon., July 22 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Newark Library Ed Mink, Mallard Advisors, LLC Show Me My Money Tues., July 23 Time: 6-7:30pm Elsmere Library Whitney Singer, Clarifi
Foreclosure Prevention Wed., July 24 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Bear Library Mary Rammel, CCCS of MD and DE Good Credit for Life Wed., July 24 Time: 6:30-8pm Brandywine Hundred Library Whitney Singer, Clarifi Lunch & Learn- Get Your Ducks in a Row Wed., July 24 Time: 12noon-1:30pm Claymont Community Center Denise Freeman, NCALL Research How to Start a Nonprofit Sat., July 27 Time: 10-11:30am Brandywine Hundred Library Tinesar Forrest, Ty Enterprise, LLC Women Empowered to Financially Thrive Mon., July 29 Time: 7-8:30pm Bear Library Alisha Thompson-Adams, Primerica Around the World in 80 Minutes Mon., July 29 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Newark Library Paul Baumbach, CFA, CFP, ChFC, Mallard Advisors, LLC |
Chillin' Grillin' and Money School Classes!
July 15, 2013
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Chillin’, Grillin’, and … Money School Classes! Roth Conversion Tues., July 16 Time: 6:30-7:30pm Brandywine Hundred Library Mark Nehra, CFP, Waddell & Reed, Inc. There Must be a Hole in My Pocket Tues., July 16 Time: 6-7:30pm Milford Public Library Lisa Spellman, Department of Justice Lunch and Learn: Have Faith in Money Clubs Thurs., July 18 Time: Noon-1:30pm Claymont Community Center Alisha Thompson-Adams, Primerica
Strategic Ways to Get Out of Debt Mon., July 22 Time: 6-7:30pm Kent County Library Rod Hausmann Social Security Benefits Mon., July 22 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Newark Library Ed Mink, Mallard Advisors, LLC Show Me My Money Tues., July 23 Time: 6-7:30pm Elsmere Library Whitney Singer, Clarifi
Foreclosure Prevention Wed., July 24 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Bear Library Mary Rammel, CCCS of MD and DE Good Credit for Life Wed., July 24 Time: 6:30-8pm Brandywine Hundred Library Whitney Singer, Clarifi Lunch & Learn- Get Your Ducks in a Row Wed., July 24 Time: 12noon-1:30pm Claymont Community Center Denise Freeman, NCALL Research How to Start a Nonprofit Sat., July 27 Time: 10-11:30am Brandywine Hundred Library Tinesar Forrest, Ty Enterprise, LLC Women Empowered to Financially Thrive Mon., July 29 Time: 7-8:30pm Bear Library Alisha Thompson-Adams, Primerica Around the World in 80 Minutes Mon., July 29 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Newark Library Paul Baumbach, CFA, CFP, ChFC, Mallard Advisors, LLC |
Flip Flops, Tank Tops and Money School Classes!
Flip Flops, Tank Tops and Money School Classes!
Long Term Care: Protecting Your Assets
Tues., June 4 Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Kirkwood Hwy. Public Library
Darren Moore, CHFC, State Farm
Strategic Ways to Get Out of Debt
Wed., June 5 Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Woodlawn Library, 2020 W. 9th St., Wilmington
Rod Hausmann, Primerica
Retirement Has Changed. What’s Your Next Move?
Wed., June 5 Time: 6-7:30pm
South Coastal Library
Max Hutsell, Edward Jones
Take Control! What Everyone Needs to Know About Basic Estate Planning
Wed., June 5 Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Brandywine Hundred Library
Mary Culley, Morris James LLP
Lunch and Learn: Know Your Clients!
Wed., June 5 Time: 12noon-1:30pm
Claymont Community Center
Dinette Rivera, Rivera Business Development Group
Light lunch provided
Tax Free Investing: It’s Not What You Make, It’s What You Keep!
Thurs., June 6 Time: 6-7:30pm
Milton Public Library
Donna Savage, Edward Jones
Seven Steps to More Sales
Thurs., June 6 Time: 6-7:30pm
Elsmere Library
Curtis May, May Financial
Tax Free Investing: It’s Not What You Make, It’s What You Keep!
Fri., June 7 Time: 10:30-Noon
Rehoboth Beach Public Library
Donna Savage, Edward Jones
What Everyone Needs to Know About Life Insurance
Mon., June 10 Time: 6:30-8pm
Rosehill Community Ctr.
Jenine Mills, AGLA
The Entrepreneurial Equation
Mon., June 10 Time: 6-7pm
Elsmere Library
Steven Lucas, Edward Jones
Managing Your Money in Difficult Times
Mon., June 10 Time: 7-8:30pm
Bear Library
Alisha Thompson-Adams, Primerica
AARP Financial Freedom Tour
Tues., June 11 Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Brandywine Hundred Library, 1300 Foulk Rd., Wilmington
Presented by Guest Instructor – AARP
Understanding Your Credit Report
Wed., June 12 Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Bear Library
Whitney Singer, Clarifi
Tax Free Investing: It’s Not What You Make, It’s What You Keep!
Thurs., June 13 Time: 1:00-2:30pm
Cape Henlopen Senior Center
Donna Savage, Edward Jones
How to Start and Finance Your Small Business Dream
Date: Thurs., June 13 Time: 6-7:30pm
City of Dover Economic Development Office
Jim Provo, Small Business Administration
A Lesson in Annuities
Mon., June 17 Time: 6-7:30pm
Kirkwood Hwy. Public Library
Jenine Mills, AGLA
10 Common Life Insurance Planning Mistakes
Mon., June 17 Time: 6-7pm
Rehoboth Beach Public Library
Samuel Slabaugh, Sr., CFP, EST Financial Group
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Mother's Day Will Be Bittersweet
Reposting from Mother’s Day 2012
Mother’s Day Will Be Bittersweet
Reposting from Mother’s Day 2012
Book Signing with Author Jacqueline Charmane
On Sunday, a second book signing was held at The Java House Cafe in Middletown with local author, Jacqueline Charmane. Jacqueline’s book, “They Raped Me Once Over and Over Again“ is her fifth book and the first one not self-published. In addition to being an author, Jacqueline is a Christian Evangelist and a Comedian (Mother Maeye). As a student at The University of Delaware she received numerous awards and accolades and was even honored as “Most Likely to Succeed” but her dreams were turned into nightmares and she dropped out of school.
Jacqueline eventually returned to school and began working for the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and while commuting on a train she met her rapist and father of her only son. Rejected she hid the truth and married her boyfriend who thought the child was his. This true story is of how her courage, determination and faith in God helped her survive an abusive marriage, kidnapping of her son, a divorce, depression, a mental breakdown and then the near death of her son.
They Raped Me Once Over and Over Again is not for the faint of heart, it’s a graphic real life account about the things men do to women and the things women do to survive, it will definitely change the way you think about life. Jacqueline’s other books are “A Journal of 52 Days To Your Prosperity“, “I Don’t Do “FRIEND” Marry Me or Be Alone”, “Satan’s Dirty Little Secret Is Out” and “Knowing and Possessing The Attributes of God”
For more information and signing dates, please go to www.jacquelinecharmane.com or call 302-357-4969.
Author Jacqueline Charmane
Mark, owner of The Java House Cafe introducing Jacqueline
Members of a local book club discussing upcoming events in Middletown
Listening in awe of Jacqueline’s life events
Jacqueline Charmane discussing “They Raped Me Once Over and Over Again”
My signed copy of “A Journal of 52 Days To Your Prosperity”
C.O.D.E. Conference
On Saturday The Money School of Delaware held it’s annual C.O.D.E. Conference for National Entrepreneurship Week at the Chase Center on the Riverfront. This FREE event was held to give guidance to the small business community in the state of Delaware.
The doors opened at 8:00 am, and after completing a registration form you received a reusable shopping bag courtesy of Shoprite. Attendees then entered the Riverfront Ballroom where over 30 exhibitors including the SBA, SCORE, PNC Bank, Wells Fargo, DEDO, Traci Lynn Jewelry and the YWCA had tables that showcased their products/services as well as items for sale or small giveaways.
On this cold and rainy morning the hot coffee and danish was a welcomed delight, but for each of the attendees all of various ages and ethnic backgrounds they delighted in a common goal; to obtain information and guidance to make their small business more successful. Small businesses are the engine that drives the economy in Delaware and if they are successful, we are all successful.
The conference was kicked off by Mary Caracciolli, The Money Confidant, who emphasized that the day wasn’t about networking but about meeting people, building relationships and doing something for someone else. Opening remarks were made by Lt. Governor Matt Denn, a major supporter of education in the state. Chase was the #1 sponsor of C.O.D.E. and Daryl Graham spoke about the importance of supporting small businesses. Ken Anderson, a DEDO rep stated that small businesses have created the most net new jobs in the state of Delaware. State Treasurer Chip Flowers was also in attendance and video remarks were given by Governor Jack Markell and U.S Senator Chris Coons.
Judy Travis, Founder of Stockings for Soldiers Delaware spoke of how passion drives your business and presented a slide show. Last year, over 10 thousand packages containing 47 thousand stockings were made and shipped thanks to the many volunteers who devoted their time. Volunteers in this effort included students from elementary schools to members of Senior Citizen centers, but donations and volunteers are always needed. One of the major rewards in volunteering for this program is knowing you are improving the morale of our troops serving overseas.
There were two sets of morning sessions from which to choose that began at 9:30 am: Business Start-up 101, and Run Your Business, Don’t Let It Run You. The next two sessions started at 11:00 am: The Business of Your Business and Service…Your Secret Weapon To Success!
I sat in briefly in all 4 sessions and found them to be very informative, enlightening and one was quite entertaining. Ellyn and Robert of SBA and SCORE started their session by having everyone stand and sing along to the song “Good night, I Gotta Feeling”, by The Black Eye Peas, it was a great way to rev up the brain cells.
A light lunch of pizza, and snacks were provided before the final General Session, “Understanding Social Media”, presented by Eric Holtzclaw, Founder and Chief Strategist of Laddering Works, LLC. Using a PowerPoint presentation Eric highlighted the various groups of social media users; discussed understanding social media and how it makes an impact on today’s business.
Audience participation with questions followed, several asking how social media impacts their small businesses and why it was important to brand themselves on the Internet. Social Media whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or Google+, is here to stay however, the advice of only using what is comfortable was the underlying message from Eric.
The conference ended with the awarding of Door Prizes ranging from a $100 gift card to autographed copies of Eric’s new book, Laddering: Unlocking the Potential of Consumer Behavior. Overall, it was a great event for anyone with or who is thinking about starting a small business in the state of Delaware. Kudos to the staff of The Money School for all their hard work and effort that made this yet another successful event.
"Got $avings?" – friends don't let friends drown in debt
First State Saves Week 2013 as part of the “Got $avings” Program kicks off on Monday, February 25th
“First State Saves Week reminds us to Save Early and Save Often!”
You are invited to attend any of these FREE classes that are intended to help Delawareans build wealth not debt.
19 Ways to Find Money to Invest
Monday, Feb. 25th, 6:30 – 8:30 pm @ Bear Library
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Lighten Up Your Energy Bill
Tuesday, Feb. 26th, 6:00-8:00 pm @ Junior Achievement
522 S. Walnut Street, Wilmington
Free Parking, Snacks and Door Prizes
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Understanding Standing Loans
Wednesday, Feb. 27th, 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm @ Dover Library
Light Lunch Provided
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Retirement Has Changed, What’s Your Next Move?
Thursday, Feb. 28th, 10:30 – 12:00 noon @ Rehoboth Beach Library
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Snowed Under by Clutter
Friday, March 1st, 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm @ Claymont Community Center
Light Lunch Provided