It’s my favorite time of the year. It’s still summer, but the monsoons have brought delightful relief and cool nights. If you’re like me, you’ve spent most of the last few months outside biking, hiking and running, and you’re probably in pretty good shape after all that fun. But with the changing of the seasons comes a change in activities and the challenge of how to maintain that fitness through the winter, especially when the holidays arrive. We Flagstaff folk tend to be a pretty healthy … [Read more...] about Resistance Training: Strength, Endurance, Weight Loss
Effective Ways to Manage Arthritis
Today, 50 million Americans are suffering from arthritis, and half say that it can put a block on their daily routines. Arthritis can make you feel like there is not much you can do to manage or treat it, but fortunately, there are exercises, natural remedies like massage therapy and beneficial foods that can assist in managing arthritis. Exercise: One of the most rewarding results of working out is endorphins. The body produces endorphins in response to exercise, which leaves the body … [Read more...] about Effective Ways to Manage Arthritis
Looking Ahead with a 2017 Health Insurance Marketplace Preview
During the past 60 days, insurance carriers have had to show their cards in terms of what they will and will not be offering during the annual open enrollment for marketplace individual coverage for next year. Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans begins Nov. 1, and runs through Jan. 31, 2017. This will be here before we know it! For those of us who live in Coconino County, we have one returning insurance carrier: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCSAZ). … [Read more...] about Looking Ahead with a 2017 Health Insurance Marketplace Preview
Advancing Teeth Replacement with All-in-Four Dentures
Those who have lost all of their teeth or are soon to have their last, failing teeth removed have several options for tooth replacement. One of the most advanced and reliable techniques are to permanently attach lifelike prosthetic (new replacement) teeth to dental implants that are anchored in the jawbone. Implant-supported teeth look and function just like real teeth, and are maintained with the same oral hygiene practices, such as brushing and flossing. They provide important health … [Read more...] about Advancing Teeth Replacement with All-in-Four Dentures
Finding the Philosophy of Life in Country Songs
Since moving to Doney Park and acquiring a horse and two (very funny) goats, I’ve been listening to a lot of country music … the real stuff. Early this morning, while feeding the hooved ones, it occurred to me that it might be fun to express some of my philosophy of life through country songs. So, here’s my philosophy of life playlist (or mix-tape if you’re my age). First up is “Old Dogs, Children, and Watermelon Wine,” a Tom T. Hall favorite (who, coincidentally, also performed “I Like … [Read more...] about Finding the Philosophy of Life in Country Songs
Choosing a Rehabilitation Center
Making the decision to have elective surgery is often a difficult one. It is normal to want to return home immediately following surgery. Sometimes, however, healing takes longer than expected. Some individuals may need to receive care and rehabilitative services from a skilled nursing facility. I recently had the privilege of interviewing several patients who had this experience. Many said, “At first, I felt I was being sent to a nursing home.” Dispelling this myth is essential for full … [Read more...] about Choosing a Rehabilitation Center
Is It Possible the IRS Owes You Money?
Summer is almost over and our 2015 taxes, if the individual has not filed for an extension, have already been filed. Taxes are not even a thought… until you receive a letter from the Internal Revenue Service. Generally, this is the time of year when individuals begin to receive letters if their tax return is in question. The letters typically question items on your tax return from two-plus years ago. Unfortunately, the amount due is not just the tax owed, but also the penalties and interest that … [Read more...] about Is It Possible the IRS Owes You Money?
Studying Real Estate Market Trends
What is driving the real estate market right now? More than halfway through 2016, we have a good handle on what is driving our market now and what will likely remain throughout the rest of the year. Inventory remains slightly low compared to previous years. This is typical for Flagstaff in the winter months, but we usually enjoy a few more properties to choose from this time of the year. Inventory could be low for a variety of reasons; homeowners could still not be seeing enough equity in … [Read more...] about Studying Real Estate Market Trends
NAU Refreshes Messaging on Community Commitments, Educational Value
There are great things happening at Northern Arizona University, and we are shouting it from the rooftops – quite literally! On billboards, light poles and social media you can see updated photos and messages that broadcast our successes and our goals. We hope you enjoy the high-quality new images and strong statements, but we especially want you to understand the vision behind them. For more than a year, we have worked with thousands of our students, supporters and community leaders to … [Read more...] about NAU Refreshes Messaging on Community Commitments, Educational Value
Funding a Business Acquisition
WCI Brokers is the largest full service business brokerage firm in Northern Arizona. As business brokers, we have facilitated over 500 business acquisitions in Northern Arizona over the past 15 years. This article is one of a series of articles written by our professionals at WCI Brokers on topics important to business owners. Funding a Purchase The funding of a business acquisition is an important component in the decision-making process of both buyers and sellers. Given that … [Read more...] about Funding a Business Acquisition