Business & Finance

Leaders See Things Differently

Paul Greasley
5 Dec 2016
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Leaders are people, like all of us. But there is something different about a real leader. Leaders see things with a clarity that brings life into focus. Leaders see things that other people don’t see. Physical eyesight is one of the five senses. We take special care to preserve our vision. A few years ago the total vision care market in the U.S. generated about 34.5 billion dollars. Eye sight is important. We often use the analogy of sight to express our agreement or disagreement with each other. Sometimes we say that we see eye-to-eye about a certain situation. At […]

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Spend Time with Your Money; Create a Budget

Tyrone Hall
15 Sep 2016
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Learning to be good stewards over what God has given us can be a challenge. In the wink of an eye, 2016 will be gone. How can we go out with a bang concerning our money? Holidays such as Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas all take place in the next few months, and most of us will be spending money on gifts and celebration. Have you thought about putting a budget in place for these holidays? If we don’t budget, these expenditures can hurt us for years to come. Ever notice how easy it can be to spend money or […]

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Benevolence and Justice

Jeff Masters
2 Aug 2016
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How do you respond when you see the person walking the street between waiting cars with his sign stating: Will work for food… but he is seeking handouts? What are your thoughts towards the single mom or widow who comes to church to ask for financial aid? In Thessalonians 3:10 the early apostles did not want to be a burden to anyone, and they gave this rule: “If a man will not work, he shall not eat.” But Matthew 5:42 tells us to “Give to anyone who asks you, and do not turn away.” Finally we have heard: “Don’t throw […]

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Teach Your Kids about Money

Jeff Masters
7 Jun 2016
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Most parents make exceptional efforts to train their kids in sports, academics and social activities not realizing the great effect of the neglect of early training in the disciplines of finances. A recent survey by TrueCredit.com found that about 20 percent of parents, nearly one in five, had never spoken with their kids between the ages of 4 and 18 about money basics. To raise money-smart kids, parents should start at a young age and regularly reinforce money lessons as children grow up. According to research from Cambridge University, money habits start to form by age seven. To neglect this […]

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Teach Your Kids about Money

Jeff Masters
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  Most parents make exceptional efforts to train their kids in sports, academics and social activities not realizing the great effect of the neglect of early training in the disciplines of finances. A recent survey by TrueCredit.com found that about 20 percent of parents, nearly one in five, had never spoken with their kids between the ages of 4 and 18 about money basics. To raise money-smart kids, parents should start at a young age and regularly reinforce money lessons as children grow up. According to research from Cambridge University, money habits start to form by age seven. To neglect […]

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Partnerships Promote Educational Success

Shelly Pond
1 Jun 2016
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While we celebrate those who have graduated from area high schools this month, there are some who have been left behind. In Florida, the public high school graduation rate is only 71 percent. If you do the math, this means that 29 percent of Florida students drop out without obtaining a high school diploma. And graduation rates ultimately impact the health of a community, its unemployment and financial stability. Following this year’s Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, CityTalks brought together business, civic, church and community leaders to discuss these felt needs, including ways we can creatively partner to impact education. “We wanted […]

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Women and Long Term Care

Jeff Masters
5 Apr 2016
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For many people, the words “long term care” bring to mind images of nursing homes, wheelchairs and the incapacitated elderly. But really, long-term care is a wide range of services and other support you may need to get through basic everyday tasks and life as you get older. This service will be one of your biggest expenses in retirement, yet many who are nearing retirement don’t understand the risks and the financial strain it can be to their financial plan and retirement.       How long term care affects women Statistically, women live longer and many are caregivers to […]

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Wozniak and Saban to Inspire Architects of Tomorrow at Leadercast 2016

Shelly Pond
1 Apr 2016
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Committed to transforming leaders by clarifying their calling, challenging their minds and engaging their hearts for service, Lifework Leadership and the National Christian Foundation will be a local host for Leadercast 2016 on Friday, May 6. The largest one-day leadership event in the world, Leadercast will feature nationally-acclaimed speakers such as Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak, University of Alabama Football Coach Nick Saban and Navy Seal Commander Roarke Denver in a live event Simulcast from Atlanta, Georgia, to more than 100,000 leaders in hundreds of locations worldwide. It will be hosted locally at First Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale’s Global Grill […]

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Improving Your Retirement Finances

Jeff Masters
1 Mar 2016
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Jeff Masters Good News   Approaching the time in life when you hope to have enough savings and investments to retire can be challenging and confusing. But don’t be discouraged. It’s never too late to improve your retirement prospects. Here are some ideas and recommendations on how you can improve your retirement finances.   Downsize your living Your family home is likely more space and a bigger expense than you need. If you downsize your standard of living, you can reduce your monthly expenses and save the difference. A less expensive place could reduce your tax, maintenance and utility bills. […]

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What about Life Insurance?

Jeff Masters
2 Feb 2016
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Life insurance may be one of the most important purchases an individual will ever make. An August 2010 study by LIMRA, an insurance research organization, revealed that ownership of individual life insurance has fallen to a 50-year low in the United States: 30 percent of households (35 million) have no life insurance coverage at all. In addition, there are a variety of mistakes made during the process of obtaining life insurance coverage.   Procrastinating When you wait too long to buy life insurance, you leave your family vulnerable if something unexpected happens to you. Term life insurance premiums generally increase […]

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