HCS Week 8

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February 19, 2021

New Mexico’s Legal & Financial Weekly

Vol. 10.101 No. 8

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Fine-Tune Your Finances Now, Reap Rewards Later

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any people spend a lot of time planning and fine-tuning their physical fitness, and that often includes working with a personal trainer. Why not think of financial fitness in the same way?

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“Working with a CFP® professional can help you gain the confidence to feel more financially secure as you navigate your life,” according to the website of the CFP Board, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting professional standards in personal financial planning. As financial planner Dick Wagner, CFP® emphatically believes that “money skills are 21st-century survival skills.” The CFP Board offers these steps that everyone should take to strengthen their financial status: - Save smart. Make a commitment to saving, based on your income, age, and future plans. A CFP® professional can provide competent and ethical financial perspective to help you assess your expenses and set priorities, such as increasing contributions to retirement accounts and reviewing to beginning a 401(k) plan, if you have them.

certified financial planner can guide you in ways to save for later while budgeting discretionary funds for enjoying life now. Pay attention. Just a s exercising regularly promotes physical health, focusing on finances regularly will pay off in future wealth.

In addition, a certified financial planner is an invaluable resource in times of financial change. These changes may be positive, such as buying a home, getting a better job, or receiving an - Earn more. Talk to a certified financial planner for advice on how inheritance. Or, you may face unexpected financial hardship due to job to boost your income, whether by seeking professional advancement loss or medical issues, or struggle to get out of debt or repay student through an advanced degree, taking on a side gig in additional to your loans. In both good and bad times, a CFP professional provides expert regular job, or investing in stocks, bonds, or real estate. guidance in reassessing your finances to help you meet your short- and long-term goals. - Have fun. Retirement may seem like an uninspiring financial goal, especially to professionals just starting in their careers. Instead, think of Visit letsmakeaplan.org for more financial planning tips and guidance, retirement savings as financial freedom to enjoy yourself later in life. A and to locate a certified financial planner in your area. -(NewsUSA)

Tips for Managing High Blood Pressure during Cold and Flu Season

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lthough COVID-19 continues to dominate health news, don’t discount - Know triggers. Beware of other factors that can raise blood pressure and that the impact of seasonal colds and flu on health, especially for individuals may be part of your activities during the long, cold winter, notably alcohol with high blood pressure. consumption, salt consumption, and the use of hot tubs and saunas. According to the American Heart Association, heart attacks and strokes increase during the winter months along with the arrival of colds and flu, so it is important for anyone with high blood pressure to treat cold and flu symptoms safely and to take steps to avoid getting sick.

- Be proactive. Several steps to help reduce your risk of colds and flu, includes staying active, staying hydrated, wearing a mask, washing hands frequently, social distancing, avoiding crowds, using hand sanitizer, and getting a flu shot. In addition, keeping track of your blood pressure can help you identify problems early and reduce your risk of getting sick.

The American Heart Association offers several safety tips for managing high blood pressure, especially for those taking blood pressure medications: “If you are diagnosed with high blood pressure, you should monitor your blood pressure regularly. Your blood pressure should be below 130/80. If your - Check labels. Many over-the-counter decongestant medications, as well as numbers are higher, talk to your doctor about a plan to lower it,” says Dr. Willie some pain relievers, contain ingredients that are known to raise blood pressure Lawrence, chief of cardiologist, Research Medical Center and American Heart and may make your prescription medication less effective. If you are taking Association expert volunteer. blood pressure medication or have a history of a heart attack or stroke, ask your doctor or pharmacist which options are safe for you before you choose an over- The American Heart Association’s high blood pressure web content area is the-counter medication for cold or flu relief. If you must use a decongestant, made possible by generous support from Bayer Healthcare LLC, makers of use it for the shortest time possible. Coricidin HBP. Visit heart.org/hbp for more information about how to manage blood pressure and stay healthy during cold and flu season. - (NewsUSA)


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