Archive for January 2014
Saving Money in the New Year Starts at the Grocery Store
An overly ambitious New Year’s resolution probably won’t stick. This year, ditch the desire for all-at-once dramatic transformation. Instead, consider simple, sustainable changes to your everyday routine that can make a big impact over time.For example, if you wish to get smarter about personal finances, start by cutting back on grocery expenses, which is our…
Read MoreLibrary Events for January 2014
Wednesday, January 1, 2014 – All locations of the Abilene Public Library will be closed for the observance of New Year’s Day. For your convenience, there are outside materials returns at each library location.Thursday, January 2, 2014 – Going Digital with OverDrive – South Branch, 2 p.m.Recently acquired a Kindle, iPad, Nook or other eReader…
Read MoreGreat Car Care Tips for Seniors
Car repair and maintenance can put a strain on both a senior’s budget and back. With some smart and simple preventive care, you can reduce automotive troubles down the line.Tread and Tire PressureThe last thing any senior needs is a blown out tire while driving. Avoid this dangerous scenario by checking the tread on your…
Read MoreNew Year New Clients
The New Year is a goodtime to reflect on your business. I often think about processes and method thatworked really well and ones that I may have to eliminate. As a business owner,the success of your business lies in planning. It is imperative that you take alook at your business model and plan to determine…
Read MoreResolve to Cut Spending on Your Daily Expenses
At the start of a new year, many American families begin looking for ways to cut spending in order to pay bills accrued during the holidays.Some helpful advice from the discount experts at Dollar General can help you save money to allocate toward credit card payments at the start of 2014, and set you on…
Read MoreNigerian Tapped as Leader by Forbes Magazine
Special to the Trice Edney News Wire from GlobalInternational Network – For adapting new technologies to address the financialneeds of farmers, Nigerian Minister of Agriculture Akinwumi Adesina was tappedas the Forbes Man of the Year 2013. By introducing the e-wallet andusing cellphones, Adesina said he was cutting out the middlemen and the lossesdue to corruption.…
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolutions for Small Businesses
It’s not just individuals who can benefit from New Year’s resolutions. Businesses can also use the new year as an opportunity to reflect on how to improve in the year to come.With that in mind, here is a resolution checklist for small business owners:• Get your books in order: Make sure to update balance sheets,…
Read MoreTips to Get Kids Excited About Science
Sometimes it can be hard to convince kids that learning is fun. While parents can’t necessarily control how exciting the school day is, they can make off-hours learning more fun and exciting — especially when it comes to a potentially hands-on subject like science.It is particularly important to foster an interest in science at an…
Read MoreParents, Have Your Children Read to You Lately?
–While challenging, I can proudly report that I find my position as National Chair of the National Congress of Black Women thoroughly rewarding. I can think of no greater responsibility or reward than leading women across the nation to the goal of empowering women of color and assisting in efforts designed to improve the quality…
Read MoreASPEN DENTAL OPENS NEW PRACTICE IN ABILENE, TX
Dr. Mohammed Arif, DDS, and Team to Offer Full-Service Dental Care, Personalized Treatment Plans Plus Evening and Saturday Appointments Syracuse, NY –A new Aspen Dental office is opening in Abilene, TX on Thursday, December 12. Located at 3882 South Clack Street, the practice will provide dental services that range from dentures and preventive care to…
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