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GREATful4VETS: Dennis Stevens’s story
Dennis Stevens, a Great Clips franchisee who helps veterans through Operation Second Chance, a non-profit organization that helps active and retired soldiers recover from traumatic injuries through restorative retreats. Great Clips, the world’s largest hair salon brand, has launched a new kind of Veterans Day and Remembrance Day campaign that highlights the veterans, active military…
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GREATful4VETS: Jon Jacobson’s story
Jon Jacobson, the husband of a Great Clips salon manager, was injured in 2009 in Iraq and overcame insurmountable odds to become a better husband and father. Great Clips, the world’s largest hair salon brand, has launched a new kind of Veterans Day and Remembrance Day campaign that highlights the veterans, active military members, and…
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GREATful4VETS: Beth Callendar’s story
Beth Callendar, a Great Clips general manager and veteran who was inspired to join the army after hearing stories from her grandfather serving in World War II. Great Clips, the world’s largest hair salon brand, has launched a new kind of Veterans Day and Remembrance Day campaign that highlights the veterans, active military members, and…
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GREATful4VETS: Patty Addison’s story
Patty Addison, a Great Clips salon manager who has faithfully supported her husband and two sons through multiple deployments overseas.
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When should you work with a financial advisor?
When your car needs a tune up, you take it to a mechanic. So when you need a financial plan, why not work with a pro? Financial advisors can help you with everything from creating a budget to planning for retirement. But according to the CFP Board, only 40 percent of Americans are using financial…
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The blended retirement system: keys to your decision
The Department of Defense is introducing a new system to help service members save for retirement in January 2018. Simply put, the Blended Retirement System (BRS) is a combination of the legacy retirement system (income for life) and defined contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Depending on how long you’ve served, you may have…
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Start the fiscal year with an active office
Boilerplate: This story is presented by VARIDESK, a workspace innovation company with a mission to create and equip their customers with the full office solutions they need to establish an active workspace that encourages creativity, collaboration and entrepreneurship. As a leader in the height-adjustable desk space, VARIDESK allows people to work sitting or standing, which…
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Paying college tuition and tackling student loan debt
A college degree can unlock a world of job opportunities. In fact, many employers look for college-educated workers. But financing a college education and tackling student loan debt is an issue facing many Americans today, including servicemembers and their families. According to the Debt.org, student loan debt is up to $1.4 trillion, which even exceeds…
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Home buying: The mortgage process
If you’re like a lot of people, 2017 may be the year you trade in renting for home ownership. For most of us, buying a home is the largest purchase we’ll ever make. Like any important military mission, if you do your homework and work with the right people, the home-buying process can be a…
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A military leader on why collaboration matters
Collaboration. It’s important ingredient in successful teams: teams on the court, teams in battle, teams in the business world. Collaboration is also a critical ingredient for success in the classroom. If you’re considering a return to school to upgrade your skills for a transition to civilian life, pay close attention to face-to-face networking opportunities, especially…
