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Ruth Finkelstein

November 10, 2011 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

ScD; Vice-President for Health Policy, The New York Academy of Medicine Website: www.nyam.org Aging is not a sentence of frailty, dis-connectedness or isolation. At least, not if you're lucky enough to live in New York City under the watch of Ruth Finkelstein and The Academy of Medicine. Finkelstein, Vice-President of Health Policy, works aggressively to lengthen traffic lights for crossing on major avenues, designated paths for bike riders, benches outside businesses, hygiene facilities -- all to make it easier for aging citizens to live INDEPENDENTLY. With luck, you are going to age -- think: last year's baby boomers are this year's aging. Listen to Finkelstein on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. Join her in her … [Continue reading...]

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Dr. Joel D. Block

November 4, 2011 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

Ph.D.; Award-Winning Psychologist; Author, Naked Intimacy: How To Increase True Openness In Your Relationship Website: www.drblock.com www.candobetter.com Divorce is stressful and economically difficult. But, divorce in a troubled economy, even more so. Dr. Joel Block, psychologist and author, while in no way lobbying for divorce, offers tips for harmony and peace while living together during contemplation. Above all else, focus on the kids. Repeat over and over: "trouble between Mom and Dad is NOT your fault". Block explains how to set up a Code of Behavior for living together on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. Such openness might actually foster the relationship. … [Continue reading...]

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Linda Samuels

October 28, 2011 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

Founder, Oh! So Organized! Website: www.OhSoOrganized.com www.theothersideoforganized.co How much time do you spend/waste WISHING you were organized? NOW, organize the papers on your desk: sift through KEEP/DISCARD. Set up folders: monthly payments, kids' forms/schedules, personal, etc. SEE: one piece of your life changed from stress to organization. Clutter is stressful -- rooms of clutter chaotic. Such disorganization damaging to mental and physical health! You weren't born disorganized; help your family: don't die that way. Linda Samuels, founder of Oh! So Organized!, gives tips on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. … [Continue reading...]

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Susan Hirshman

May 19, 2011 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

Author, DOES THIS MAKE MY ASSETS LOOK FAT? Website: www.myfatassets.com Women control 60 percent of U.S. wealth -- so says reasearch. The verb "CONTROL" infers thoughtful decision-making, informed analysis, sound budgeting, diligent record-keeping. Yet women -- as a group -- are woefully inadequate in these areas. As a group, women are far more versed in calorie counting, weight watching, wardrobe management and so forth. Susan Hirschman has an answer to this in her financial guide: DOES THIS MAKE MY ASSETS LOOK FAT? She discusses tools for empowering women with Judith West on Getting Your Money's Worth. … [Continue reading...]

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May 13, 2011 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

Journalist, Author, Lecturer Website: www.andreeaelionbrooks.com For most of us life is tougher these days. You've lost your job or you know folks who have. If you're able, have some small, informal gatherings in your home. It's great for networking and particularly useful if you've retired or are unemployed. You don't have to serve elaborately and you don't have to have fancy "digs". In fact, Andre Aelion Brooks has tips on socializing as a replacement for an office setting. As a matter of fact, keep in mind you'll definitely be GETTING YOUR MONEY'S WORTH when you entertain at home. No big bills in a restaurant. She reveals more on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. … [Continue reading...]

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Alicia Whitaker

May 4, 2011 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

Talent Management Executive; Principal, Whitaker Associates Website: www.awhitakerassociates.com Job Search, Networking Job hunting has changed. For starters, lots more folks are looking and lots less jobs exist. Alicia Whitaker, a New York executive coach talks about portfolio careers. If you're an older senior manager, stress your skills and activities rather than pinpoint a particular job slot. And, yes, learn new networking skills. You can no longer depend on the traditional job hunting tactics. Get more tips from Whitaker on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. … [Continue reading...]

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George C. Albano

May 2, 2011 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

Principal, Lincoln Elementary School, Mount Vernon, NY Website: www.georgealbano.com Education, Kids Welcome to the website of George C. Albano. This site is intended to highlight the accomplishments and recipe for success of an educator who, for over 27 years, has served as principal of Lincoln Elementary School in Mount Vernon, New York. This 810-student school has been recognized as one of the only schools in New York State where test scores in all academic subjects are equally as high for minority as non-minority students. Lincoln Elementary has successfully closed the achievement gap in all academic subjects to truly become a school where no child is left behind. … [Continue reading...]

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