Monday, December 01, 2008

The Balancing Act Show 1102

This segments highlights that women have a longer life expectancy than men, by some estimates at least six years, so women will need more money saved for retirement. New York Life Insurance explains why traditional investment advice for women is flawed, and offers advice on which investments can guarantee a paycheck for life. He also explains Guaranteed Lifetime Income Annuities, and how they are considered one of the industry’s “best kept secrets.”
In this segment, Celebrity Face Designer Tim Quinn joins us live via satellite with makeup tips and the hottest runway and celebrity-inspired looks for the upcoming holiday season featuring Giorgio Armani Cosmetics.
Consumer electronics are everywhere and most of us can't do without them. But until recently, they've been all about function and the range of design options has been very narrow. Today's savvy and expressive consumers demand more. This segment shares insights about emerging trends in customization. We explore how to personalize our favorite gadgets and bring them from ordinary to extraordinary with Skinit.
Brooke Bennett, an Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer & the President and Managing Director of the National Peanut Board talk about the benefits of one of America’s favorite foods – peanut butter, and other peanut-oriented recipes.
In times of recession, business analyst Tom Marquardt, discusses how you can make money and re-direct your career no matter how hard it gets.
Did you know that the United States, home to only five percent of the world’s population, consumes 25 percent of the world’s energy? Yup, we also generate 25 percent of global warming pollution, this is why we need to motivate change. The future is in our hands.
Here’s a tip from Homewatch Caregivers. Did you know that 68% of adult children do not live in the same community as their parent? The technology of remote care monitoring can help you keep tabs on your parent from afar. Obviously though, the technology will never replace the personal connection of an in-home care giver.
ARE YOU CAUGHT UP IN THE “SANDWICH GENERATION?” IF YOU’RE FINANCIALLY HELPING BOTH YOUR PARENTS AND YOUR CHILDREN… WHILE TRYING TO PLAN YOUR OWN RETIREMENT, YOU’RE THERE! AND THE BEST WAY TO COVER WHAT EVERYONE NEEDS… IS TO PLAN A PROACTIVE APPROACH NOW. FOR HELP, GO TO NEW YORK LIFE DOT-COM, AND CLICK ON “CONSULT AN AGENT.”