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Thursday, Oct. 8 Kewaskum What: Farmers Market Where: Village parking lot When: 8 a.m.-noon West Bend What: Exercise class Where: Senior Center, 401 E. Washington St. When: 8:45 a.m. Cost: $2 Info: Instructor from YMCA Contact: 262-335-4498 West Bend What: Knit/Crochet Where: Senior Center, 401 E. Washington St. When: 9:45 a.m. Cost: $1 Info: No instructor, mem- bers help each other. Contact: 262-335-4498 West Bend What: Sheepshead Where: Senior Center, 401 E. Washington St. 4 • W a s h i n g t o n C o u n t y P o s t R e t a i l • 1 0 - 4 - 1 5 M oney is a taboo topic - we're taught not to talk about it from the time we're kids. But research shows it's also a source of stress, anxiety and tension for most Americans. In fact, 64 percent of adults experience stress about money, ranking it a higher source of stress than work, family responsibilities and health according to a recent study by the American Psychological Association. And it's affecting our health - 66 percent of all doctor's office visits last year were due to stress-related health issues. "People commonly deal with stress by avoiding what makes them anxious," says Eve Callahan, executive vice president of communications for Umpqua Bank. "While avoiding your finances can create more anxiety in the long term, the good news is that having a simple conversation with someone you trust is a powerful step forward." How do you start? Money and finances are an essential part of our lives. They dictate countless decisions large and small, from where we live and work to the cars we drive and the foods we eat. In short, the way we approach our finances determines how we're able to grow and reach our full potential. The fact is, dealing with money doesn't have to be stressful. With a few small steps, it's possible to change the way we think and talk about money, creating new possibilities for financial and personal growth along the way. 1. Get inspired. Getting started can be the hardest part. Inspiration is a powerful motivator - and it's all around us. Look for creative expressions of growth that inspire you at your favorite museum, outdoors or online at websites like MadetoGrow.com, which is chock-full of compelling content and stories of overcoming challenges. 2. Dream big, act small. Whether your dream is to spend a year in Thailand, turn your love of cooking into a business or pay off your credit card debt, each dream begins with a first step. Break your dream into smaller actions to make the mountain smaller. Set deadlines along the way to give yourself the satisfaction of achieving milestones. Setting small goals and deadlines will help you stay motivated to keep going. 3. Adopt the buddy system. Finances are like fitness - having support system in place before yo start can make all the difference i your success. Find a friend or love one in a similar financial situatio and open up about your financia challenges, hopes and dreams Consider creating a communit group with others to share tips an learnings with one another. 4. Talk leads to action. Get out there and talk about it For too long, money has been forbidden topic that we've bee conditioned to avoid. Seek ou someone you trust - a friend, famil member, your bank - and dive in Looking for an example to get yo started? Podcasts are a great sourc of inspiration. Open Account wit SuChin Pak is a great example o open and honest conversations abou all aspects of money and life. 5. Find a partner that believes. You've opened up, now what? Fin a bank that's dedicated to helpin customers realize their full potentia Build a relationship with a financia advisor that understands you dreams and can help you reach you goals. Set up regular check i meetings to discuss progress challenges and opportunities. Th right partner will listen to your goal and identify tools and resources t help. Ready to get started? Find mor resources to start your conversatio at www.madetogrow.com. It's time to talk about money: 5 steps to get you started (BPT) Financial News Securities and Investment Advisory Services Offered through Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA, SIPC, and Registered Investment Advisor. Reis Financial Services, LLC andWoodbury Financial Services, Inc. are not affiliated entities. 4524 Dollar Drive,West Bend, WI 262-338-0018 www.reisfs.com 242018005 Let us design and implement your plan today. Do you have a f inancial plan? Timothy M. Reis, LUTCF Investment Advisor Representative Jerry Beine, FICF, LUTCF* Financial Representative 3274 Pleasant Valley Rd. West Bend, WI 53095 Bus: 262-677-4785 Fax:262-677-4785 jerome.r.beine@mwarep.org www.modern-woodmen.org Don't Give Up! Headaches, Migraines, Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Neuropathy, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Vertigo or Bell's Palsy? Get Relief Today Call 262.334.8188 Gardner Schofield Chiropractic 820 E. Paradise Drive, West Bend, WI 246565003 Only $ 37 (Over $300 Value) INCLUDES: Thorough consultation, Four x-ray views (if necessary), Chiropractic evaluation & Doctor's report May not be valid for Medicare Expires in 2 weeks Gardner Schofield Chiropractic 820 E. Paradise Drive, West Bend, WI We Can Help With... We're looking for photos, calendar listings, Washington County-wide community events & personal accomplishments. Please email information and photos to dailynews@conleynet.com 236252006 We want your community news! Community Calendar Calendar continued on page 5

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