Wise Words

Did you know that the way you sleep could aggravate your back?

For the best sleep position, lie on your side with your thighs drawn up toward your chest and a pillow between your legs. If your sleep on your back, support your knees and neck with pillows. And sleep on your stomach only if a small pillow cushions your lower abdomen.

- Mayo Clinic -


Sugar and weight

A recent study found that cutting out sugary beverages speeds weight loss, so if you are trying to lose weight, pay attention to what you drink.

Light a Candle

It is better to try to light a candle than to curse the dark.

--ancient chinese proverb


Today's Job hunting Statistics and Strategy

Looking for a new job today is very different from looking for a job even five years ago. Here are a few statistics and tips to keep in mind when organizing your thoughts to formulate your plan.

1. 80% of new jobs today are acquired through networking.

2. You find a new job by as much as 40% faster when working with an employment coach.

3. As many as 48% of companies admit they have passed over or eliminated a candidate as a result of information they've discovered about a candidate on-line.

When looking for a new job today, "googling" yourself at least once a week is a must! Make sure your resume contains POWERFUL content, not just duties or responsibilities have a networking strategy in order and only then hit the ground running!

Happy hunting!



Estate planning for a blended family

A QTIP trust, (qualified terminable interest property trust) lets you provide for your current spouse and your children from a previous marriage. You decide how much of your estate should go into a QTIP trust after your death. These assets give your spouse income for life. After your spouse dies, the principal goes to your children.


Knowledge

I am the pupil within the Eye; the retina is Knowledge, yet when detached, I am blind to life.

Double dipper?

A study performed at Clemson University found that double dipping can transfer at least 50 to 100 bacteria from mouth to dip with every bite.