It sure is fun to see the positive returns of a bull market. But, if you are cringing at the sight of significant downturns and losses when a big, bad, bear comes into view, perhaps the slow, steady, performance of a fixed indexed annuity should be part of your retirement savings mix. (more…)
Maria McLendon
Maria has over 15 years of experience in advertising, sales and brand management. She is skilled in orchestrating internal and external resources to develop and implement marketing, sales promotion, advertising and public relations programs.
A creative and visionary thinker, through her career she has earned award recognition from The Public Relations Society of America and The Advertising Federation for print, web, outdoor and broadcast advertising.
Maria shares her big ideas and creativity with her husband, Aaron, and two young sons. As a family they enjoy spending time on the water and can be found boating, water skiing and knee-boarding on Lake Ray Hubbard on sunny days in Dallas.
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How to Beat Back to School Stress
Back to School time is extremely hectic, not just for kids, but for parents too. It requires a transition from laid-back, easy-going schedules to regimented structure and lots and lots of activities. It’s no wonder that 55% of parents are stressed out about the back to school season. I certainly am no exception. I dread the hectic back-to-school pace, but there are a few things that help me make the transition less stressful. Hopefully these tips can help you and your family make the return to school a little less crazy too. (more…)
3 Ways to Bridge the Gender Savings Gap
When it comes to savings, the gender savings gap is huge. A recent study1 indicated that women have 50% lower savings than their male counterparts. There are a number of reasons that this disparity exists, among these are that on average women earn lower salaries than their male counterparts and will spend fewer years in the workforce. However, there are actions that women can take right now, that will help improve their savings and provide a bridge to end the gender savings gap. (more…)
