Posted by Lorry Ahrens on Wed, Feb 13, 2013 @ 03:57 PM
Valentine’s Day some may think that this is just another Hallmark holiday - a day to buy chocolates in a heart shaped box, a dozen roses or dinner at an exclusive restaurant. However, Valentine’s Day does have a romantic history. In fact, the origin of the phrase “to wear your heart on your sleeve” came from the middle ages when young men and women would draw names out of a bowl to see who would be their valentine.Then, they would have to pin the name on their sleeves and wear it around for a week. Although, this is not a tradition anymore, many Americans are still finding that special someone to call their “valentine”.
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Posted by Laura Fasan on Wed, Aug 22, 2012 @ 03:00 PM
The market can go on periodic roller coaster rides but it is important to not make hasty decisions. Being strategic both financially and psychologically can help. Here are 11 tips to keep your sanity in a crazy market:
1. Have a plan
Long-term or short-term you should have a plan to help meet your goals. Our team at Standard Financial Services can help you make the right plan. Click here to learn more.
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Posted by Kevin Clifford on Wed, Aug 15, 2012 @ 03:00 PM
There is never a bad time to start saving, and with the summer being well underway, we at
Standard Bank believe the time is now. Although gas prices seem to overwhelm people, there is no need to worry, as there are many ways you can save on fuel costs throughout the summer. Here are some of the ways you can achieve better fuel efficiency this summer:
- Accelerating/Braking: Accelerating too quickly or braking too hard can drastically decrease your fuel efficiency, as there is a higher gas intake during a rapid acceleration than a slowly-increasing acceleration. Also, hard braking means there was unnecessary acceleration, which causes fuel loss
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