30 Jul 2013

Discover the Pinta and the Nina

By Columbus Foundation, Inc.

Arrival Time of Columbus Ships Pinta and Nina in Davenport Thursday, August 1, 2013 at 12:00 Noon

Davenport, Iowa - On Thursday, August 1st at 12:00 Noon, the "Pinta" and the "Nina", replicas of Columbus' ships, will arrive in Davenport.  The ships will be docked at Oneida Landing, at the foot of Bridge Street, next to the Boathouse Restaurant, until their departure early Monday morning, August 12th.

The ships open to the general public on Friday, August 2nd.

The "Nina" was built by hand and without the use of power tools and is considered to be the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built.  The "Pinta" was built in Brazil and is a larger version of the archetypal caravel.  Historians consider the caravel the Space Shuttle of the Fifteenth Century.

While in port, the general public is invited to visit the ships for a walk-aboard self-guided tour.  The prices are $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for senior citizens and $6.00 for students 5-14.  Children 4 and under are free.  The ships are open every day from 9:00am until 6:00pm. No reservations are necessary.

Teachers or groups wishing to schedule a 30 minute guided tour with a crew member should call the ship directly at 1-787-672-2152.  Minimum of 15 with the group rate of $5.00 per person, no maximum.  All age groups pay $5.00 per person for the guided tour.  For additional information, email columfnd@surfbvi.com. Visit our website at www.thenina.com

 

30 Jul 2013

IDOT, Illinois Law Enforcement partner for the I-80 Challenge to save lives during More Cops, More Stops Campaign

By Paris Ervin

QUAD CITIES - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Office of the Secretary of State, Department of Police (SOS) joined other safety advocates and law enforcement officials for the More Cops, More Stops "I-80 Cross Country Crackdown" to ramp up enforcement of life-saving laws during one of the busiest travel times of the year.

The purpose of this campaign is to crack down on drivers who are speeding, driving drunk or distracted, or not wearing a seat belt, with the goal of achieving a zero fatality rate for the eight-day period. The campaign began on July 24 and wraps up on July 31.

30 Jul 2013

ALLEGIANT ADDS NONSTOP, LOW-COST TRAVEL BETWEEN MOLINE/QUAD CITIES AND FORT MYERS/PUNTA GORDA

By Cathie Rochau

MOLINE, Ill. July 30, 2013 – Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announces today new, nonstop jet service between Moline/Quad Cities and Southwest Florida via Punta Gorda Airport, beginning November 1. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will introduce the new service with fares as low as $99.99* one way.

"We are excited to extend our brand of convenient low-cost travel with nonstop service from the Quad Cities to Southwest Florida," said Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant President. "We are confident the residents of the entire regional area will appreciate our affordable, nonstop service to popular Southwest Florida destinations, as well as take advantage of the value of booking hotel rooms, car rentals and attractions through us."

The new flights will operate twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays between Quad City International Airport (MLI) and Punta Gorda Airport (PGD.) Flights begin Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, using MD-80 series aircraft. Travelers can take advantage of everyday low fares and save even more when they book air, hotel, car and even activity and attraction reservations together. Flight days and times can be found at allegiant.com. 

"We have been in discussions with Allegiant for the past several months to secure this new service," says Bruce Carter, Director of Aviation. "Many local and regional travelers have been waiting with anticipation for nonstop access to the Southwest Florida region and we can now offer that with Allegiant," Carter adds. "This is Allegiant's fifth nonstop destination with us since they entered the market in October, 2010.  We are happy that their confidence in the Quad City area has grown in such a short time." 

Catering perfectly to a personal, romantic or family getaway, the Southwest Florida Coast destination features exquisite beach-front dining, exotic wildlife and a wide variety of recreation in the warm, pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico.  Punta Gorda Airport is centrally located midway between the white-sand beaches of Fort Myers shore and Sarasota's tropical island communities.  Allegiant partners with many of the area's most exciting hotel properties, provides low-cost car rental service through its partnership with Alamo Rent a Car, and offers great deals on activities such as dinner and ocean exploration cruises. Travelers can book their entire Southwest Florida vacation for less by visiting allegiant.com or by calling the company's travel experts at 702-505-8888.

About the $99.99* one-way fares:
Seats are limited. Fares are one way and not available on all flights. Tickets must be purchased by Aug. 6, 2013, for travel by Feb. 11, 2014. For baggage fees, please visit allegiant.com. Additional restrictions may apply.

Allegiant, Travel is our deal. ®

Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations. The company operates a low-cost, high-efficiency, all-jet passenger airline through its subsidiary, Allegiant Air, while also offering other travel-related products such as hotel rooms, rental cars, and attraction tickets. All can be purchased through the company website, allegiant.com. The company has been named one of America's 100 Best Small Companies by Forbes Magazine for four consecutive years. For downloadable press kit, including photos, visit: http://gofly.us/SQmY7O.

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30 Jul 2013

Governor Quinn Proclaims Dennis Farina Day in Illinois

By Brooke Anderson

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today proclaimed July 29, 2013 to be Dennis Farina Day in Illinois in honor of his outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry and for his many years of public service.

WHEREAS, Illinois is a leader in supporting the arts, and acting has always been an important component of the artistic fabric of our state; and,

WHEREAS, one of the most successful actors to come from the Land of Lincoln was Dennis Farina, who was born in Chicago to a Sicilian-American family on February 29, 1944; and,

WHEREAS, Dennis Farina is unique in that he did not start acting until he was 37 years old, after serving in the military for 3 years and working for the Chicago Police Department for 18 years, where he spent most of his time in the burglary division; and,

WHEREAS, while still working in the burglary division, Dennis Farina's big break came when he was hired by director Michael Mann for the movie "Thief" (1981). This movie received critical acclaim, and they would go on to work together many times in the future; and,

WHEREAS, after "Thief," Dennis Farina started acting in Chicago theater before being cast by Mann in a lead role for the 1986 TV series "Crime Story"; and,

WHEREAS, Dennis Farina has acted in numerous other films including "Reindeer Games," "Paparazzi," "Midnight Run," and "Manhunter"; and,

WHEREAS, more recently, Dennis Farina appeared in the feature films "The Grand," "Bottle Shock," and "What Happens in Vegas." In addition, he also appeared on the NBC Series "Law and Order" and in the HBO mini-series, "Empire Falls," for which he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Mini-Series; and,

WHEREAS, on July 22, 2013, in Scottsdale, Arizona, Dennis Farina passed away at the age of 69; and,

WHEREAS, Dennis Farina's warmhearted nature, passion for acting, and great sense of humor were evident to everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him; and,

WHEREAS, his personality was formed in Chicago and, despite his remarkable accomplishments, he always remained loyal to his hometown; and,

WHEREAS, Dennis Farina is survived by many loving friends and family members including three sons, several grandchildren, and his longtime partner, Marianne Cahill; and,

THEREFORE, I, Pat Quinn, Governor of the State of Illinois, do hereby proclaim July 29, 2013 as DENNIS FARINA DAY in Illinois, in recognition of his tremendous contributions to the entertainment industry as an actor, and in remembrance of his years of public service to the Chicago Police Department and commitment to the Land of Lincoln.

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30 Jul 2013

Ten Iowans to be Honored at the 2013 Iowa State Fair

By Carly Grenfell

News from Blue Ribbon Foundation

DES MOINES, IA (07/29/2013)(readMedia)-- The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to announce the recipients of the Iowan of the Day award for the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Each winner will receive a special day of perks at the Iowa State Fair. Along with a one night's stay at the Downtown Des Moines Marriott, they will each receive a cash prize, grandstand tickets and use of the Iowan of the Day golf cart. There will also be a recognition ceremony on their day at 2:30 p.m. on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage.

The Blue Ribbon Foundation began the Iowan of the Day award in 1997 to honor those Iowans who have truly made a difference in their communities. This year, the judges reviewed hundreds of nominations and selected those that demonstrate integrity, Iowa pride, hard work and dedication.

"We are pleased to recognize these outstanding individuals as Iowans of the Day," said John Putney, Executive Director of the Blue Ribbon Foundation. "Their volunteerism, dedication and service to their community and the state of Iowa make each one deserving of this honor."

The 2013 Iowan of the Day recipients are:

Cole Mace of Estherville

Steve Leinen of Panama

Sharon Juon of Waterloo

Dean Kluss of Clarion

Keith Sash of Gladbrook

Shirley Stout Frederiksen of Chariton

Beth Titman of Boone

Paul Venner of Breda

Jack Finneseth of Jefferson

Ellen Lemke of Bedford

The Blue Ribbon Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Since 1993, the Foundation has generated more than $95 million for renovations and improvements to the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

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30 Jul 2013

Loebsack, Petri Lead Bipartisan Letter Calling for Strong Support of Meals on Wheels

By Lee Brooks

64 members sign letter to House Appropriations Committee leaders

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressmen Dave Loebsack (IA-02) and Tom Petri (WI-06) sent a bipartisan letter to the leaders of the House Appropriations Committee, calling on them to include strong funding for Meals on Wheels and other Senior Nutrition Programs in the FY2014 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill.  The letter, which was signed by a bipartisan group of 64 members, called on the House Appropriations Committee to fund these important programs at the same level as the Senate.  Earlier this month, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved their FY14 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriation bill, which included $816 million for Meals on Wheels and other Senior Nutrition Programs under the Older Americans Act.

"For more than 40 years, Senior Nutrition Programs have provided more than just meals. They have produced millions of dollars in savings for Medicaid and Medicare. The nutritious meals, along with the daily social contact provided at senior centers or by Meals on Wheels volunteers or staff, help seniors remain independent and healthier, live in their own homes and communities, and stay out of more costly health care settings," the members wrote.  "Meals on Wheels and congregate nutrition programs are proven, effective and are exactly the type of investment taxpayers are looking for us to make with their hard-earned dollars.  We urge you to support strong funding for Meals on Wheels and Senior Nutrition Programs in the FY2014 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill."

"What a tremendous show of bipartisan leadership and support at a critical time for millions of hungry seniors," commented Ellie Hollander, President and CEO, of the Meals On Wheels Association of America. "It is clear that the message has been resoundingly heard:  Meals on Wheels programs make a social and economic difference, offering taxpayers a significant return on investment."

National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs Board President Paul Downey of Senior Community Centers in San Diego called it "an important message to the House that these proven and effective nutrition programs need to be spared from further cuts which will result in the loss of millions of meals this year" and said that the co-signers were "important champions for older people in their Districts and the nation."

A copy of the letter can be seen here.

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30 Jul 2013

Israeli Chamber President To Appear At Aug. 22 QC Business Event

By Randy Stalsberg
Uriel Lynn will discuss local export opportunities to Israel at August 22nd business event

ROCK ISLAND, IL - The Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities announces that Uriel (urr-ee-ull) Lynn, President of the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce, will appear in the Quad Cities Thursday, August 22nd - 9:00 AM to Noon. He will lead a presentation and networking event on export opportunities for local small and medium size businesses to the State of Israel.

Scheduled for the QC Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State Street, Bettendorf, IA, the event is free and open to the business community, but RSVP's are required by Monday, August 19th. Recommended attendees include CEO's and Sales Managers for companies in manufacturing, technology, production of raw materials and pharmaceuticals. For questions and to RSVP, contact the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities at (309) 793-1300 or email events@jfqc.org.

Lynn boasts an extensive career as an attorney, business executive and political leader in Knesset, the Israeli parliament (see attached bio). Regularly contributing to trade and news publications on a variety of subjects, he has served on a number of corporate boards and governmental agencies in Israel. Lynn's opening keynote presentation entitled, "Israel as a Market" will provide background on export opportunities with his country.

Also attending is Dan Carmely (Car-muh-lee), Vice President of the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce, and representatives from the Consul for Economic Affairs with the Government of Israel Economic Mission to the Midwest in Chicago, IL and the America-Israel Chamber of Commerce-Chicago. They will join with Iowa and Illinois economic development specialists for an introduction to making export to Israel simple for small and medium size businesses.

"Israel is a world leader in agritech, computer science, alternative energy, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, communications and revolutionary high technology innovations," said Allan Ross, Executive Director, Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities. "However, they still rely heavily on imports to sustain growth. This opportunity for small and medium size Quad City businesses to connect with Israeli companies and identify export partnerships could result in job growth for our local economy. That would be a win-win situation for all."

The Jewish Federation of the Quad Cites (www.jfqc.org) is a non-profit, 501 c (3) Illinois corporation founded in 1980. With other local organizations, JFQC addresses a broad range of needs to include cultural, religious, educational, family welfare, care of the elderly and interfaith relations. The Federation combats hate and anti-Semitism by supporting religious liberty and civil rights for everyone.

A core mission of JFQC is to preserve, protect, enrich and enhance Jewish communal life and the well-being of Jews locally, in Israel and throughout the world. It is a proud member of the Jewish Federations of North America (www.jewishfederations.org). The Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities is also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jewishfedqc.

30 Jul 2013

Even Fellow Republican Senators Are Unimpressed with Chuck Grassley's Threats to Shut Down Government Unless Obamacare Defunded & Its New Consumer Protections Stripped Away

By Rick Martin

Burr (R-NC): "The dumbest idea I've ever heard of"

Coburn (R-OK): "intellectually dishonest"  

McCain (R-AZ): "shenanigans"

Shelby (R-AL): "it's foolish"

Washington DC - When Senator Chuck Grassley sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid last week warning that he would block a continuing resolution that would keep the federal government open after September 30 unless Obamacare was defunded, he probably didn't expect a barrage of friendly fire in response from fellow Republicans who have called his threats everything from "terror politics" to "intellectually dishonest" to "really dumb."

Jeremy Funk, Comm. Dir., Americans United for Change: "We get it.  Senator Grassley really, really wants to make it legal again for insurance companies to deny care to kids born with a 'pre-existing condition', drop people when they get seriously sick, and charge women more than men for premiums -- so much so that he is willing to shut down the government and disrupt services for millions unless he gets his way.  But Grassley's latest attempt to strip away Obamacare's new consumer protections that are already working to lower premiums is so beyond the pale and counterproductive that even many of his Republican colleagues are condemning it."

A Growing Chorus of Republicans Urging Grassley to Release the Political Hostage, Don't Shut Down the Government:

 

  • U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK): "It's a terribly dangerous and not successful strategy. You're going to set an expectation among the conservatives in our party that we can achieve something that we're not able to achieve. It's not an achievable strategy. It's creating the false impression that you can do something when you can't. It's a denial of reality mixed with a whole bunch of hype to promote groups and individuals who are saying, 'I'm going to give you hope' for something that we can't do," Coburn said. "The underlying premise is intellectually dishonest. ... Creating false expectations and being less than honest about how you're going to do this is the worst of politics." [Washington Examiner, 7/29]
  • U.S. Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC): "No, I think it's the dumbest idea I've ever heard of... Listen, so long as Barack Obama's president, the Affordable Care is gonna be law... I think some of these guys need to understand that, you shut down the government, you better have a specific reason to do it that's achievable. Defunding the Affordable Care Act is not achievable by shutting down the federal government. At some point, you're gonna open the federal government back up, and Barack Obama's gonna be president, and he won't have signed the dissolution of the Affordable Care Act." [Think Progress, 7/29]
  • U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK), Deputy Majority Whip:  Condemned the idea as "the political equivalent of throwing a temper tantrum" and accused Senate Republicans of "blackmail."  Cole: "Shutting down the government is a suicidal political tactic. Eventually it will be reopened, but the president will not have capitulated and you will have discredited yourself and along the way you will have hurt the American people," Cole (R-Okla.) said Monday on MSNBC's "Now with Alex Wagner." // "The only way Republicans will lose the House is to shut down the government or default on the debt," the Oklahoma Republican told Politico. "Shutting down the government is not in the best interests of the American people and it makes you look politically irresponsible." "I'm not inclined to jeopardize the crown jewel, and the House of Representatives is the crown jewel in this election cycle." [Newsmax, July 26; Twitter, 7/24; Politico, July 29]
  • John McCain (R-AZ): Obamacare repeal is "not going to happen" and that the American people would not stand for political "shenanigans" that tie a government shutdown or a hike in the debt ceiling to the health law. [Washington Post, 7/22]
  • U.S. Rep. Peter King (R-NY): "There's no reason to be threatening to bring down the government, let's make this work get spending cuts we need but the American people get turned off with the threat of terror politics." [Political Wire, July 28]
  • U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL): "it's foolish" not to fund the government. [Huffington Post, 7/26]

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Americans United for Change is a 501c4 issue-advocacy organization established in 2005 to beat back President Bush's effort to privatize Social Security and has been working ever since to advance a progressive agenda in Congress including health care reform, reversing climate change, Wall Street reform, protecting Medicare/Medicaid/Social Security from benefit cuts, minimizing gun violence, and requiring millionaires and big corporations to pay their fair share in taxes.
30 Jul 2013

Living Lands & Waters 2013 Barge Party In A New Location

By Natalie Linville-Mass
Rock Island, IL /July 29, 2013 - Local residents will have a chance to tour Living Lands & Waters' Teamwork Barge Thursday, August 8th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Schwiebert Riverfront Park on 1st Avenue in Rock Island, Illinois. Chad Pregracke and his Living Lands & Waters' staff and crew will be on hand to celebrate sixteen years of river cleanups, environmental education workshops, the MillionTrees project and engaging communities in river stewardship.

Since 1998, Living Lands & Waters has worked in 18 states along 22 rivers hosting over 700 cleanups and with the help of 70,000 volunteers they have removed 7 million pounds of debris from our nation's waterways.

Since 2012, Living Lands & Waters has hosted over 60 Student and Teacher Workshops in their educational classroom on the Teamwork Barge. Nearly 2,000 students and over 200 educators have come through and had a hands on look at our river environment. Students and Teachers alike learned about the importance of their rivers as a natural resource and delved into multiple disciplines including technology, language, and the arts.

Chad Pregracke, founder of Living Lands & Waters, was nominated for a CNN Hero Award for "Defending the Planet". He also was the keynote speaker at the National Environmental Summit, a five day camp to inspire high school students to spark change in their communities. Pregracke also had the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. this month to attend an event honoring the winner of the 5,000th Daily Point of Light Award. Pregracke was one of about two dozen past honorees invited to the event.

In April, the MillionTrees Project presented its 500,000th tree to Bowlesburg Elementary School in Silvis, Illinois. This tree marked the halfway point of the environmental group's goal of distributing one million trees. Thousands of volunteers have been involved in packaging and planting trees throughout the Midwest this year.

The Living Lands & Waters Barge Party is held annually in appreciation of volunteers, supporters and fans of LL&W's efforts.  It is a celebration of the power of committed staff, volunteers and sponsors working together to meet an important need.

"We really loved having the Barge Party at Lake Davenport Sailing Club in the past, we just simply outgrew the location with the growing attendance. We are really excited for the new location, Schwiebert Park is one of the coolest parks along the Mississippi." says Pregracke.

The menu for this year's Barge Party will feature a fish fry & shrimp boil dinner.  The party will also feature live music by Justin Morrissey and The Candymakers, as well as a silent art auction, featuring everything from recycled items to handmade sculptures.

The Barge Party will also feature a Best Boater Award. Nominate yourself or a fellow boater for the Best Boater Award. Living Lands & Waters will select five finalists to receive two complimentary tickets to the Barge Party. The winner will be announced at the party and will receive a $100 gas certificate and commemorative plaque. Visit http://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/events/view/barge-party for more details.

Tickets for the event are $40 per person. Reservations can be made online at livinglandsandwaters.org. Spots are limited, so please make your reservation soon to guarantee a seat.

Chad Pregracke started Living Lands & Waters in 1998 as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the beautification and restoration of America's major rivers and to the education of people about environmental issues. From his single boat beginning, LL&W has grown into an internationally known organization with a fleet of barges and workboats.  LL&W engages thousands of volunteers each year in river cleanups, hands-on environmental educational workshops, the Great Mississippi River Cleanup, Adopt-a- River-Mile program and the MillionTrees Project.

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30 Jul 2013

3 Things Every Woman Should Know About Herself & Her Money

By Ginny Grimsley
'It's a Relationship That's Not Going Away,' Advises Female Financial Expert

If you're a woman, chances are good that in the years ahead, it will be you and you alone who's responsible for managing your money.

That could be a problem: Even among the very affluent, many women admit they know little to nothing about bigger-picture money concerns such as financial planning and investment management, according to a recent survey.

"A lot of women cede those responsibilities to their husbands or partners because they say they don't have the time, interest or opportunity to learn," says Luna Jaffe, Certified Financial Planner™, psychotherapist, and author of the new "Wild Money: A Creative Journey to Financial Wisdom" and its companion workbook, "Wild Money: A Financial Field Guide and Journal," (www.lunajaffe.com).

"Things are changing- more women are choosing not to marry or have been devastated by divorce or death of a loved one.  They recognize they can't ignore money any more, but don't know where to turn or who to trust."

But even women with a net worth of at least $1 million concede they aren't especially knowledgeable about money management. In the Women & Wealth Study sponsored by GenSpring Family Offices, only a third said they know a lot about financial planning, and 30 percent said the same for investment management.

Part of the problem is that financial education is male-oriented, catering to how men's brains are wired and what appeals to them, Jaffe says.

"When we approach it creatively and from a more emotion-based perspective, women are not only drawn to learning about it, they have no trouble getting it," Jaffe says.

She offers these three things every woman should know about their relationship to money:

• Your investment decisions are influenced by your emotional baggage.
We all bring baggage into our relationships, and it's no different with money, Jaffe says. When you're not aware of the baggage operating quietly in the background, you may think you're making smart decisions when you're actually simply reacting to past experiences. And those might not have been even your own experiences! "Whether you or a loved one suffered the consequences of a bad financial investment, it can color your thinking in many ways, from destroying your confidence in your judgment to writing off all similar investments as 'bad.' '' Take time to reflect on the experiences you've had with investing, the decisions you made, and the conclusions you made as a result. What stories do you tell yourself because of these experiences?

•  Understand the emotional response with which you receive money, whether a paycheck, a gift or an inheritance. It's important to receive money with grace - to savor it, to be grateful for it, to be at peace with it. But depending on the circumstances by which it arrives, and lingering emotions from past experiences, we sometimes receive money with anger, guilt, resentment, greed, entitlement or any of a host of other negative emotions. This can lead to self-destructive actions. Jaffe shares a story about receiving a small inheritance from her father at a time when she had no money. She loaned the whole sum to a friend, who promptly vanished. "I was still grieving his death, and I received money that represented his legacy, yet it was only a tiny fraction of his estate - his second wife got everything else. Deep inside, I felt ripped off. Perhaps I thought by loaning my inheritance, I could wash the confusion and grief out of the money making it clean and safe to use. "

• Know your Comfort Zone for risk and stay within it. Investment comes with risks; you can assume a lot for potentially greater returns, or less for lower returns. Understanding your Comfort Zone and staying within it will help you stay committed to your financial plan. Would your best friend describe you as a risk taker? If you got $100,000 with instructions to invest it all in just ONE of these options - stocks, a savings account, a mutual fund portfolio of stocks and bonds, or your best friend's start-up - which would you choose? Knowing whether you're very conservative; happy with a little growth; comfortable with some ups and downs; or in for adventure will help you avoid taking financial advice that makes you uncomfortable.

About Luna Jaffe

Luna Jaffe is a Certified Financial Planner™ and Accredited Asset Management Specialist with more than 10 years of financial advising experience. She holds a master's degree in Depth Psychology and a bachelor's in Bilingual Education. Jaffe is a popular speaker whose creative compassionate approach to financial guidance differs sharply from male-oriented approaches. Securities and advisory services offered through KMS Financial Services, Inc.

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