Pepperoni and Cheese Scrambled Eggs

Robert Irvine from the Food Network inspired this delicious breakfast recipe that only takes about 15 minutes to whip up.  The creamy scrambled eggs with spicy pepperoni are the perfect way to start the day.  

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Social Security and Medicare Figures for 2014

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that Social Security and SSI beneficiaries will receive a 1.5% cost-of-living (COLA) adjustment for 2014. According to the SSA's announcement, after the COLA adjustment, the estimated average retirement benefit will rise from $1,275 in 2013 to $1,294 in 2014.

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Year-End Charitable Giving Enhanced with Tax Planning

As the holiday season approaches, with the end of one year and the start of another, we pause to give thanks for our blessings and the people in our lives. It is also a time when charitable giving often comes to mind. Professional Alliance members Neil Larson and Victoria Trigg remind us that charitable giving can be enhanced using income tax deductions, and so it can be much more effective when it is included as part of year-end tax planning.

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Nellie Cashman Event

Almost every year for the past thirteen years I have attended the inspiring annual award ceremony with my friend and past Nellie winner, Tish Johnson.  The Nellie is organized by the Woman Business Owners of Puget Sound and it is always motivational listening to the challenges and successes of women entrepreneurs.  I recommend it to anyone thinking of starting a business or running their own.