Financial Friday

The importance of financial literacy cannot be overstated, especially for young people. Students in general can be vulnerable to taking on excessive debt in credit cards and loans. If you can learn at a younger age, it is more likely you’ll make sound financial decisions when becoming an adult.

Lincoln Investment presents Mission Possible: Financial Literacy for the Next Generation, which is a free workshop series designed to inform young adults how to manage their money.

Besides the financial literacy aspect and educating the public, Lincoln Investment’s products and services include: Leader in 403(b) retirement plans, retirement solutions, mutual funds, annuities, insurance products, risk management services, individual securities (stocks, bonds, CDs) and planning services.

They specialize as I said in 403(b) plans as I mentioned, so if you are an employee of a school district or another non-profit organization, this is what you’re looking to invest in for your future. Again, if your financial future is something you’re concerned about, especially if you work in a school district, I’d suggest you check out Lincoln Investment. Follow along on Facebook and on Twitter for interesting posts and videos about embracing your future.

Tuesday Tint

Those who know me are familiar with my slight <ehem> obsession with nail polish. It has become quite the accessory over the years, though some trends are a little too much for me, such as animal prints and bedazzling. There are many different reasons to pick a color and a few are your mood, the season, an event coming up, a specific outfit you’d like to compliment, or even for a special someone. Sometimes it’s even a mixture of a few reasons.

The weather (in the northeast) is getting chillier, as the season just changed from Summer to Fall, therefore many people switch over to darker shades. What color are you sporting today, or plan to get in the days to come? I’d love to hear your reasons behind it as well, so please share!

Thanks, and I’ll post a picture of my current color below…

 (color is Essie's: Over the Top)

West Ave. Wednesday

For those who are from and/or live in the northeast suburbs of Philadelphia and love brunch as much as I do, you must have heard of West Avenue Grille by now. For the people who aren’t familiar, let me assist:

West Avenue Grille is owned and run by a wonderful family and no doubt has that local mom and pop feel. Take my word about brunch: it’s the best, from caramelized strawberry pancakes, to challah French toast, extravagant omelet’s, the works! I’m just salivating thinking of it. They also serve lunch of course and are unveiling a new dinner menu this week so stay tuned.

This week is busy for them, along with the new dinner menu, there are specials going on (drinks and appetizers) during the Phillies playoff games, and it’s Yom Kippur Friday-Saturday If you observe the Jewish holiday, West Ave. is providing delicious break-the-fast trays for Saturday, and if you order them by tomorrow (10/6) you get 10% off! I’ll post the picture below.

Of course you must follow them on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with the new menu additions and other special events to come. Bon Appetit! 

Follow Friday (part 2)

Want to shop at a lovely boutique with contemporary clothing by high-end designers? Chickie’s Daughter is a warm, friendly place passed down for three generations now, run by the fabulous Amy Kabinoff.

Connect with Chickie’s Daughter: Fan Page / Twitter

Wouldn’t you like to keep your facility green friendly while cleaning it? Accommodation Mollen is Philadelphia’s largest distributer of cleaning and safety supplies and equipment. If you own a company, or work for one that you’d want to push towards the “go green” campaign, click on the links below!

Connect with Accommodation Mollen: Fan Page / Twitter

Delicious food, wonderful people, fun atmosphere, and did I mention the delicious food? Whether you’re looking for breakfast, lunch or dinner, West Avenue Grille is a definite must. Period.

Connect with West Ave Grille: Fan Page / Twitter (coming soon)

Follow Friday (part 1)

If you’re in need for Life Insurance or know someone who is, specifically Long-Term Care and disability, Larry Oxenberg (with New York Life) is the man to see!

Connect with Larry Oxenberg: Fan Page / Twitter

Know anyone with an illness or injury that needs help recovering? Check out Michele Rifkin’s Occupational Therapy practice. She’s committed to helping people think, feel and move better, as well as participate more actively in their lives.

Connect with Healthrough Action: Fan Page / Twitter

Come explore the Philly suburbs, more specifically Jenkintown, for a Tavern with great drinks, food and atmosphere. Drake Tavern’s the place to be any night of the week, and keep tabs on the fun events they host each month.

Connect with Drake Tavern: Fan Page / Twitter / YouTube

Miami Monday

I must give a shout out to my alma mater, University of Miami. It was easy supporting my school while living in Miami for the better part of a decade, which included four years of schooling. However since moving back to the northeast about a year ago it has been tougher finding the games on TV, as well as other Canes in the area to share the experience with.

Problem solved: we just (re)created a University of Miami Philadelphia Alumni Club. Oh, and I’m on the executive board as the Professional and Social Networker, which is kind of exciting. Anyway, we have many great things planned in the area, such as watch parties, happy hours, holiday parties, and other exciting events coming up.

SO, if you are a U of Miami alum in the Philly area, or a Hurricanes fan in the Philly area, check out these links please:

Request to join our facebook group: *Join here*

Follow along on Twitter: @phillycanes

Local website: http://www.miamialumni.net/philadelphia (updates coming)

Thanks, and Go Canes!

Welcome Wednesday

I’d like to give a warm welcome to Accommodation Mollen Company to the world of social media. After 73 years of serving the Delaware Valley, well, it’s about time.

A little background: they are the largest independent distributor of cleaning and safety supplies and equipment, located just outside of Philadelphia. Their mission statement is on the lines of keeping a facility clean, green and healthy, and valuing the quality of the product at the right cost and providing human resources to get the job done in a safe and efficient manner.

Anyone can walk into a Home Depot or Lowes for supplies, however this company has the mom and pop feel and significant relationships with their customers. Not only do they provide quality products (green-friendly as I mentioned above) but they also provide the educational value, which keeps existing customers coming back again and again. If you own or run a company, I suggest you look into Accommodation Mollen when it comes down to maintenance and cleanliness.

Follow along on Facebook and Twitter for product info and green-friendly tweets!