Less BBQ and a lot more American History for Independence Day

I highly recommend celebrating Independence Day by reading, “The Quartet – Orchestrating the Second American Revolution” by Joseph J. Ellis,   along with a few other classics like The Declaration of Independence,  The Constitution, The Bill of Rights, and The Gettysburg Address, if you’ve not read them recently.

All of these are must reads if you really want perspective on the thinking behind the early creation and growth of our great Republic. I think The Quartet will provide some surprises about the founders motives and objectives that we never learned in History class, but Ellis will certainly give you better insight into what it took to create the United States of America out of a Confederation of States that had little interest in joining a Union and giving power to a Federal Government.

Considering the current state of our Federal Government, gaining a solid understanding of the Founder’s thinking behind decisions they made while forming this great country would benefit all citizens and would-be citizens of the United States.

Enjoy these reads and have a Happy and Safe Independence Day.

God Bless America.

New Debit Card Options from Paypal – Is it safe?

PayPal will be expanding its in-store payment offerings this year, now offering users the ability to deposit money onto a prepaid debit card or use their service via a partnership with Samsung Pay.

This makes paying for goods easier for consumers, especially the so-called “un-banked.” But, are Debit Cards a secure way to complete transactions? You may be surprised at the answers. Read more here at MikeaboutMoney.com.

 

No Consumer access to complaints about Banks?

The acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says he wants to cut off public access to a database of consumer complaints about banks. Mick Mulvaney told the American Bankers Association the agency should not be running a “Yelp for financial service companies.”

 

What do you think?

 

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Higher Interest rates & Free Batteries

Your daily $ from MikeaboutMoney.com

Higher Interest rates

Interest rates are set to go higher for consumers borrowing money for cars and home purchases. Treasury bond rates are rising which usually mean higher interest rates on car loans and mortgages.

 

Free Battery for Macbook Users

Some consumers who own 13-inch Macbook Pros will get a free new battery. Apple says it has found that a component in some of the devices can cause the battery to expand. You can find out if you’re eligible for a new battery by going to the Apple Support page.

A new ally for autonomous cars

The campaign to fast track autonomous car testing has gotten a new ally. The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Association of America says its joining the Campaign for Future Mobility, a lobbying group promoting autonomous car legislation. In the past the group has praised self-driving cars for safety reasons.

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Your Special Invitation

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The MikeaboutMoney.com website has been revamped and we’ve added new articles. Also, check out our recommendations for best Personal Finance books and articles we are reading right now.

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A little less BBQ and a lot more American History for Independence Day

I highly recommend celebrating Independence Day by reading, “The Quartet – Orchestrating the Second American Revolution” by Joseph J. Ellis,   followed by The Declaration of Independence,  The Constitution, The Bill of Rights, and The Gettysburg Address, if you’ve not read them recently.

All of these are must reads if you really want perspective on the thinking behind the early creation and growth of our great Republic. I think The Quartet will provide some surprises about the founders motives and objectives that we never learned in History class, but Ellis will certainly give you better insight into what it took to create the United States of America out of a Confederation of States that had little interest in joining a Union and giving power to a Federal Government.

Considering the current state of our Federal Government, gaining a solid understanding of the Founder’s thinking behind decisions they made while forming this great country would benefit all citizens and would-be citizens of the United States.

Enjoy these reads and have a Happy and Safe Independence Day.

God Bless America.

FIRST EVER “FOLA 40” BIKE RIDE AROUND LAKE APOPKA SET FOR APRIL 2

 Winter Garden, FL, March 1, 2017– The inaugural Friends of Lake Apopka “FOLA 40”is scheduled for Sunday, April 2, 2017.  The 40-mile bike ride around Lake Apopka intends to:

1. Raise awareness about the restoration Lake Apopka
2. Raise awareness about our two amazing trails (West Orange & Lake Apopka Loop)
3. Raise awareness of the need to connect the two trails

The ride (not a race) will start at the Winter Garden Farmers Market area between 7:30-8am.Cyclists will head east on the West Orange Trail and ride counter-clockwise around the lake.

There will be 4 rest stops (energy drink & energy bars provided by Crooked Can):

• Magnolia Park (sponsor: City of Apopka)
• Halfway point of the Lake Apopka Loop Trail (sponsor: St Johns River Water Management District)
• Green Mountain Scenic Byway Trailhead (sponsor: Green Mountain Scenic Byway Committee)
• Killarney Station (sponsor: Oakland Nature Preserve)
• Finish at Crooked Can Brewery in Winter Garden

Lake Apopka Loop Trail is a gravel trail. Hybrid, mountain, or cyclo-cross bikes are recommended.  The registration fee is $40 and the first 100 registrants get a “FOLA 40” t-shirt and a free beverage at Crooked Can Brewery.

Many thanks to our two primary sponsors:  Winter Garden Wheel Works & Crooked Can Brewing Company.

FOLA plans to make the FOLA 40 an annual event.

To register for the ride please visit www.active.com and search for FOLA 40

About FOLA Founded in 1991, FOLA is a citizen advocacy group dedicated to restoring Lake Apopka to its once pristine condition.

contact Joe Dunn, VP Fola
joedunn@fola.org
fola.org

Saving Call Center jobs in Florida

Florida State Representatives and Senators are moving a bill through the State’s legislature that would make it harder for companies to relocate Call Center jobs off-shore. Read the full story at floridapolitics.com

After working through so many years of the State of Florida vilifying Call Center workers and the Industry, it is refreshing to see the tide turn in favor of saving Call Center jobs in the state. The Contact Center industry is crucial in this age of customers demanding instant responses and information on demand from all of their service and product providers.

Well trained and professional Contact Center workers provide customers and businesses amazing value and ROI.