The Economy and You Radio Show

The Economy and You is your source for understanding what's happening with our economy and getting valuable information from experts that will help you improve your economic future. Join Will Kaydos as he uses his broad business experience to probe the minds of experts in all walks of life to give you practical advice for finding employment, advancing your career, increasing your income and related matters.

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Using Your Ears to Improve Your Bottom Line – David Cunningham

Most people worry about what they say, but pay little attention to how they listen. David Cunningham is an expert in communication who is going to discuss why listening is so important to communicating effectively in business and how it can increase anyone’s bottom line - including yours.

What you should do to improve your bottom line by becoming a better listener.

  1. Practice being present. Actually be in the conversation instead of somewhere else.
  2. Don’t add anything to what’s said. Deal with what’s being said, not with the meaning you add to what is said.
  3. Let the people you’re talking to know their communication landed by saying it back to them.
  4. Visit www.LandmarkEducation.com for more information about improving communication skills.

Solving the Problems with U.S. Healthcare II – Dr. Debra Smith

Dr. Debra Smith returns to discuss possible solutions to the problems and high costs in our healthcare system. The author of Healthcare Solved – Real Answers, No Politics, which is based on her front-line experience in healthcare, insurance and as a consultant for the World Bank and the United Nations makes her very relevant to today’s debate about healthcare.

What you should do to learn more about U.S. healthcare.

  1. Read Healthcare Solved – Real Answers, No Politics by Dr. Debra Smith.
  2. Visit www.drdebrasmith.com for information about her book and to read her daily blog.
  3. Read “Stop the Healthcare Madness,” “Essential Facts About U.S. Healthcare,” and “How to Improve the Cost-effectiveness of U.S. Healthcare” in The Economy and You Report.

Rewire Your Mind to Reduce Stress – Don Goewey

Stress can clog your brain, sap your strength and lead to bad decisions. Don Goewey has worked for more than three decades helping people in high-stress situations reach their potential. His new book, Mystic Cool, combines the latest research in neuroscience and psychology with practical insights on how to reduce stress. Learn how to re-wire your mind and unleash your creative potential.

What you should do to start re-wiring your mind and unleash your creative potential.

  1. Don’t believe the fears you create in your mind.
  2. Start the day on a positive note.
  3. Accentuate the positive aspects of your like and what’s working.
  4. Visit www.mysticcool.com for more information.
  5. Read Mystic Cool by Don Goewey - available at Amazon.com.

Solving the Problems with U.S. Healthcare – Dr. Debra Smith

Dr. Debra Smith warns us about the issues we must address to avoid an impending healthcare delivery crisis facing our country. Her broad experience in healthcare, insurance, finance and economics enables her to propose solutions you won’t hear elsewhere. What happens in healthcare affects you, so get informed.

What you should do to learn more about improving U.S. healthcare.

  1. Read Healthcare Solved – Real Answers, No Politics by Dr. Debra Smith.
  2. Visit www.drdebrasmith.com for information about her book and to read her daily blog.
  3. Read “Stop the Healthcare Madness” and “Essential Facts About U.S. Healthcare”  in The Economy and You Report at http://www.rstu.org/economy_and_you/archive.

Living on 99 Cents for the Holidays – Wes Sass

Not spending more money than you have to for anything is especially important for many people during this recession’s Christmas season. Wes Sass, who probably knows more about shopping in dollar stores than anyone, gives some valuable advice about shopping smartly during the holidays.
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What you should do to “Live on 99 cents for the holidays”.

  1. Before holiday shopping, make a list of what you need. Do not impulse shop!
  2. Go to regular and dollar stores and make a comparison list of prices and product features (as found in the “Living On 99 Cents” guide). Note the wide variety of holiday items available in dollar stores and nowhere else!
  3. After comparing, buy where you get the best deal!
  4. Continue the process each time you shop, even after the holidays.
  5. Visit http://www.livingon99cents.webs.com for more information. Wes will include a free list of “10 Best 99 cent Bargains for the Holidays” with each “99 Cents” guide purchased.

Moving From Activity to Achievement – Les Taylor

Whether you are looking for a job, trying to increase sales, or want to improve your organization’s results, increasing productivity pays big dividends. Learn how Les Taylor helps his clients develop perspective, define performance and maintain alignment between the two to improve personal and organizational performance.

What you should do to move from activity to achievement.

  1. Develop perspective: Vision: What do you want to accomplish? Mission: Why?  Values: Principles and standards that will govern your behavior.
  2. Define performance: Strategies: How will you bring your goals to fruition?  Goals: What will you measure? Actions: What must you do to achieve your goals?
  3. Maintain alignment between your beliefs and behaviors. What you say you believe must be seen in what you do.
  4. Visit www.achievement-solutions.com for more information and several free resources for improving performance.
  5. Visit Les Taylor’s blog www.gettingmorewithles.wordpress.com.

Living In Tumultuous Times While Holding On To “STUFF” – Darren Johnson

We all carry around “stuff” that holds us back and complicates our lives. Whether we create it or someone puts it on our backs, we need to get rid of our bad stuff to achieve the life we want. Darren Johnson tells us how to get ahead by letting go.

What should people do to begin practicing the philosophy of Letting Go of Stuff?

  1. Accept that they have stuff. Identify it and take inventory of what needs to change.
  2. Realize that once you decide to make a change in the way you currently do things, you will go through changes as you attempt to make the change.
  3. Manage your internal conversations. We all talk to ourselves. The key is what we say.
  4. Focus on what you can control. Identify where you are putting your energy , and how much influence you actually have over it.
  5. Once you identify what you can control, choose to let go of what you cannot control. It’s a choice.
  6. Create a personal plan of action to stay focused on what you can control. When ever you get off-focus, use the plan to get back on track.
  7. Read Letting Go of Stuff by Darren L. Johnson and go to http://www.insideoutprosperity.com to learn more about the process.

Economy Forecast and Opportunities – Will Kaydos

How will our economy behave during the next few years and what opportunities are available now for people who have been hurt by this recession? What can people do to brighten their economic future? Will Kaydos provides the answers to these critical questions.
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What you should expect to see from our economy.

  1. Don’t expect a rapid recovery unless money starts growing on trees.
  2. Unemployment will increase for 6-12 months and then slowly recover.
  3. Our economy will plod along and times will be tough for many people, but many opportunities will be available for those willing to go after them.

Speaking With Authority – Linda Shields

Your voice can make a dramatic difference in your business and personal life. Your resume may be your calling card, but your voice is your business card. Linda Shields, a speech pathologist and voice coach, is the author of The Voice That Means Business: How To Speak With Authority, Confidence and Credibility Anytime…Anywhere. Linda says everyone can get large dividends from learning to speak with authority, conviction and confidence.
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What you should do to get started on speaking with authority.

  1. Get started by smiling, sitting up straight, and being confident in your own style when you’re speaking.
  2. Read Linda’s book: The Voice That Means Business: How To Speak With Authority, Confidence and Credibility Anytime…Anywhere. Available at www.amazon.com.
  3. Consider getting a voice assessment and coaching from a professional speech pathologist.

Untapped Investment Opportunities – Laurie Bachelder

With the future for our economy in question, it’s important for everyone to maximize the return they get on their investments, but most Americans are not aware of the many investment options available to them in their retirement accounts. Laurie Bachelder explains the options and important considerations about Self-directed Retirement Accounts.
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What you should do to realize your full investment potential.

  1. Get educated and do your homework on the guidelines for Self-Directed Retirement Accounts (SDRA’s).  Go to http://www.nuaadvisors.com for additional information.
  2. Think diversification. The risk of any investment can be reduced and/or performance increased by forming a portfolio of diverse and non-correlated assets.
  3. Think about investing in something that you know a lot about.  SDRA’s allow people to pursue the investments they understand.
  4. People wishing to use a SDRA for alternative investments should enlist the help of an investment advisor to guide them through the process to assure compliance with the strict rules and transaction guidelines specified by the IRS.