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How to Handle Market Volatility

August 25, 2019

Money Matters presented by: Vision Financial Group, www.vision-financialgroup.com Conventional wisdom says that what goes up, must come down. But even if you view market volatility as a normal occurrence, it can be tough to handle when it’s your money at stake. Though there’s no foolproof way to handle the ups and downs of the stock …

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New Source of Transportation for Area Senior Adults

August 25, 2019

Senior Scene As we at Brookdale University Park, a Continuing Care Retirement Community, celebrate our 20th Anniversary this year, we continue to be committed to providing service based on excellence and compassion. We know that these are traits of our service as an established senior living community our residents have come to expect. In order …

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How Do Your Windows Rate?

August 25, 2019

Our House Brought to you by: Community Partner Hinkle Roofing, www.HinkleRoofing.com When it comes to your windows, you want them to be as energy-efficient as possible. In fact, most homeowners are looking for ways to keep their utility costs as low as they can. With a whole-window performance rating, you can determine if a window …

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YBL & WBL: Transforming the Marketplace by Winning Men & Women to Christ

August 25, 2019

Special Feature Young Business Leaders (YBL) Fall Breakfast Friday, October 18, 2019 The Harbert Center, 2019 4th Ave North, Birmingham AL 35203 Serving Line opens at 6 a.m., Program 6:30-7:30 a.m. You are invited to come and join YBL at our fall breakfast! Joel Manby will be our featured guest and speaker. Joel’s leadership roles …

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Be a Birmingham Christian Family 2020 College Scholarship Sponsor!

August 19, 2019

Reach Families in Central Alabama! Sponsors have the unique opportunity to receive print, digital, radio and social media coverage through May 2020 which will reach families in the five-county Birmingham area. In addition, sponsors will be seen by students and parents viewing scholarship details and students completing the scholarship application online at BirminghamChristian.com. Sponsor Benefits: …

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Area Student Receives President’s Volunteer Service Award

July 29, 2019

Education Extra Maggie Von Hagel, a 7th grade student at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic (OLS) School, was honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award. The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was granted …

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A Dream Too Big

July 29, 2019

Best Books Caylin Louis Moore was a child of Compton, a city well-known for poverty, gangs, and crime. His single mother shared a bed with Moore and his two siblings. The plumbing was broken, rodents scampered behind the walls and hunger was a constant affliction. The sound of gunfire was a nightly event and gang …

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An Unexpected Turn: Just Chill by Ace McKay

July 29, 2019

Best Books It started as a journal. Ace McKay never planned for his thoughts and prayers to transform into a book titled, Just Chill. McKay is a native of Birmingham and a graduate of the University of Montevallo. “While I was at Montevallo, I started working in radio and that is when I got the …

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Packing for College from a Legal Point of View

July 28, 2019

Legal Matters Presented by: Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning, www.bradfordholliman.com While you’re packing dorm linens and electronics, remember to pack the legal documents that you hope your child never needs during college. Contact Info. Make sure your child has every possible contact means for you in his or her wallet and in their cell phones, …

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I Just Inherited Assets & Not Sure What To Do!

July 28, 2019

Money Matters First thing is to determine what type of assets you’ve inherited, you need to evaluate your short-term and long-term needs and goals. For example, in the short term, you may want to pay off consumer debt such as high-interest loans or credit cards. Your long-term planning needs and goals may be more complex. …

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