Business

The Investing Game: What You Should Know

March 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Visionaries it is never too early to start investing. You never know when that rainy day is going to hit and if your life is anything like mine, it’s usually more like a thunderstorm. While many us realize that it is important to save, we are not sure where to begin beyond the basic savings and checking accounts that most of us already have. When people hear the term investing they automatically think the stock market and become intimidated or just turned off all together, for Visionaries in those categories fear not because you do have other options and ways to make safe investments: CD’s... [Read the full story]

Education

Words to Live By: Opportunity

March 2, 2010 · 1 Comment

After my Spanish class this past Thursday, My Professor had a talk with me. She indicated that my Spanish was not up to level needed for the class. This of course was not news to me. For many weeks I had been overcome with anxiety about my performance in class. I have been studying Spanish for years now; however when the time comes to speak it I freeze up and struggle to bring the words to my mind. As she explained that I was in danger of failing the class, I couldn’t stop the tears from coming to my eyes. I was embarrassed and I felt inadequate. Dropping the class is not an option as I have... [Read the full story]

Community Service

Excellent Opportunity for Service this Summer!

November 17, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Visionaries if you are looking for a way to get involved this summer and enhance your resume I have the perfect program for you. Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service June and July 2010 Georgetown University, Washington, DC Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University, the Institute is a summer academic internship program held in Washington, D.C. for undergraduate students interested in volunteerism and careers in the nonprofit sector. The Institute combines substantive professional experience for 30 hours a week with a challenging academic experience.... [Read the full story]

Empowerment

Words to Live By: Opportunity

March 2, 2010 · 1 Comment

News

House Passes the $1.2 Trillion Health Care Bill

November 8, 2009 · Leave a Comment

This was one of the major National topics yesterday, and I actually stayed up late just to get the end result for this health care plan. 220 Ye(s) and 215 Ne(s). So yes the Health Care bill passed through congress last night November 7th 2009. Now what does this mean for the American people? keep in mind this bill will cost us an outstanding $1.2 trillion. It is a government run plan, and Business owners, get prepared to open up your wallets to Uncle Sam. I’m not too fund of the bill, but I’ll like to know what you all think. Read More →

Finance

Surprisingly Underpaid Celebrities and Other High-Profile People

April 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment

by Bobbi Dempsey, Investopedia.com People often assume that high-profile careers come with big paychecks. In reality, jobs with lots of visibility don’t always pay as much as you might think. “Glamour, for all it is worth, may not be worth very much financially,” says Lori Gersh Weiner, career expert and the author of “Good Manners Are Contagious.” Here are some high-profile jobs that probably don’t pay as well as you think: Local news anchors Since they often become local “celebrities,” many people assume their favorite news anchors earn an enviable... [Read the full story]

Empowerment

Words to Live By: Opportunity

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Have President Obama Speak at Your High School Commencement

High School Graduation, that long awaited event that seems to have an equally long ceremony. There is the school song, speeches from the Salutatorian, Valedictorian, and of course the Principal. All standard and all oh so monotonous, and in my personal experience, very boring. What if on graduation day after the principal...

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Words to Live By: Diligence

Visionaries I always want to keep it 100 with you and encourage you to take steps to better yourselves. So that’s where the words to live by posts come in. The first word is Diligence. Diligence is defined as constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken; persistent exertion of body or mind. Many...

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