Mr. Eddy will finalize Centurion's acquisition of a local tax practice and will create a one-stop shop for the firm's clients, which includes entrepreneurs, top executives, and successful families.
Centurion Wealth Management, LLC is pleased to announce that Steven A. Eddy, CPA, CGMA joined the firm at the company's McLean, VA headquarters. As Director of Tax, Steve will oversee Centurion's tax preparation & planning services for its clients.
Mr. Eddy will finalize Centurion's acquisition of a local tax practice and will create a one-stop shop for the firm's clients, which includes entrepreneurs, top executives, and successful families.
The firm combines sophisticated tax planning software with experience, expertise, and creativity to ensure that clients' investment portfolios, income streams, and asset positioning are fully optimized for tax efficiency. In addition to tax preparation mastery, Steve brings proficiency in business budgeting, financial statement reporting and developing customer-centric accounting solutions.
As Director of Tax, Steve will offer high-quality service with uncompromising ethics to Centurion's valued clients.
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Employees who just received a bonus at work might be wondering how to spend (or save) it. Here are a few options to consider when deciding what to do with funds from a bonus payment:
1. Save it
A bonus is a great opportunity to pad a savings account or build out an emergency fund. Bonus recipients may also see this as a chance to sock the money away and start saving for something big; this could mean saving more for retirement or another long-term financial goal like a down payment on a house or a car.
2. Invest it
A bonus can also be an opportunity for savers to put more in their 401(k), IRA, or other retirement investments. Investors who have already maxed out their 401(k) contributions for the year or who just want to explore other avenues for investments may also want to invest the money outside of their retirement accounts. If investors are working with an advisor, the financial advisor may be able to assist in choosing stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or other assets.
3. Use it to pay down debt
A cash infusion can be a good occasion to pay off any outstanding debts. It may be enough to pay off the last of student loan debt or the rest of a car loan. People with high-interest debt, like credit card debt, can use their bonus to pay it down and save money on interest in the long run.
5. Make a down payment on a big purchase
A bonus could help someone reach a big financial goal they've been saving for. If a bonus is big enough, and the buyer will be able to consistently afford the monthly payments after the down payment, it could be a good time to make a down payment on a big purchase like a house or a car.
6. Take a vacation
Anyone who has been working hard and hasn't had a chance to take a break might see a bonus as a chance to fund a relaxing vacation. Whether this is a dream vacation or a quick weekend trip to somewhere local, this is an opportunity to take time to recharge and come back to work refreshed and ready to take on new challenges.
7. Engage in lifelong learning
One of the most important things anyone can do with a bonus is invest in themselves. This could mean using the bonus to pay for lifelong learning, such as classes, seminars, or conferences. Doing this can lead to learning new skills, staying up-to-date in an industry, and meeting new people. Plus, it's a great way to network.
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BUENA PARK, Calif. - November 17, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc is nominated for an award at this year's National Philanthropy Day 2022 for its outstanding effort, commitment, and support for The Autism Community in Action (TACA). Sun West will be recognized at this year's event, held on Thursday, Nov. 17, at the City National Grove of Anaheim, Orange County.
Sun West is nominated for the 'Outstanding Large Corporation or Business' award, which recognizes a business that has created a culture of philanthropy within their organization and has actively demonstrated their commitment to improving their community.
For the past 10 years, Sun West has been dedicated to providing free education, support and hope to families living with autism. Through their efforts, Sun West has been able to provide life-changing resources to more than 50,000 TACA families and help rebuild community post-pandemic challenges.
Sun West is a family-owned, family-first business - they know and truly understand the struggles that families face while buying a home. Sun West is on a mission to help families feel that they genuinely have a lender that understands their financial struggles and is there to guide them. Having a child with a disability is stressful enough and as a lender, Sun West hopes to lessen their stress and help them find their dream home. They put this into action by providing free financial education and resources to TACA families across the country.
"As parents, we all strive to ensure our children a brighter future. TACA provides this to families living with autism all across the country and we are proud to support them in their mission," said Pavan Agarwal, CEO of Sun West Mortgage Company Inc.
Lisa Ackerman, Executive Director of TACA, expressed, "Sun West Mortgage has an incredible commitment to families living with autism. We are grateful for their autism hero award, which has allowed TACA to re-rollout back into the community post-pandemic. In addition, TACA has been able to invest into adult programming, expanding our virtual efforts, and our national autism conference. We are grateful for their ongoing support."
With a dedicated panel of community leaders, National Philanthropy Day 2022 is set to be a special day not just for Sun West but for all to pay tribute to those that make others' lives, communities and the wider world a better place. The annual event has celebrated generosity in Orange County since President Reagan proclaimed Nov. 15 as National Philanthropy Day in 1986.
For more information on National Philanthropy Day and the award ceremony, please visit https://npdoc.org/. And to find out more information and how to support TACA, please visit https://tacanow.org/.
About Sun West Mortgage Company (NMLS ID 3277):
At Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc., we dedicate ourselves to offering an amazing experience to our customers. To accomplish this, we empower our loan officers so that they can find great rates and provide the most fitting loan options for each customer - at amazing speed. Our focus on technology has given us an edge in the mortgage industry to offer exceptional turn times so that customers can get into the home of their dreams sooner!
We are committed to our core values of people, experience, technology, and product. Sun West was founded in 1980 with the perspective of "customers first" and the desire to make the mortgage process easy and stress-free for prospective homeowners. Since then, Sun West has been servicing a multi-billion-dollar loan portfolio and is licensed in 48 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Our 42 years of experience has been passed down to everyone here at Sun West through excellent leadership and capabilities.
For licensing information, go to: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Visit https://www.swmc.com/disclaimer for the full list of license information. Please refer to https://www.swmc.com/TXdis to view Texas Complaint Notice and Servicing Disclosure. In all jurisdictions, the principal (main) licensed location of Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. is 6131 Orangethorpe Avenue, Suite 500, Buena Park, CA 90620, Phone: (800) 453-7884.
Sleepwear can significantly enhance the quality of sleep of a person, with breathable fabrics promoting relaxation and regulating the body temperature throughout the night.
MELBOURNE, Australia - November 18, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
Leading a healthy lifestyle doesn't just involve eating right, exercising and reducing stress. Insufficient or poor-quality sleep can result in long-term health consequences. According to Gingerlilly, designer of luxurious women's sleepwear, the right pyjamas can be a game-changer when it comes to getting a good night's sleep.
Gingerlilly says the key to good sleep is comfort, and pyjama fabric is an important consideration. Choosing breathable, natural fabrics that are soft and naturally cooling will help to regulate body temperature throughout the night.
Luxurious fabrics such as silk and linen are super soft and breathable, explains Gingerlilly. These natural fabrics have heat and moisture-wicking properties, making them ideal for hot sleepers.
Breathable fabrics are also important for preventing irritation and bacteria build-up, as well as overall discomfort. Bamboo is a surprisingly soft, naturally cooling fabric that is also hypoallergenic with antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, plus this eco-friendly material is also gorgeously soft to wear, says Gingerlilly.
Some other quality fabrics ideal for inducing a good night's sleep include modal, which is made from the pulp from Beech trees and has a super soft, luxurious feel, while viscose is sustainable and great at absorbing sweat. Sustainable and good for the planet, these highly breathable fabrics keep sleepers cool, dry and comfortable, explains Gingerlilly.
The designer, who ships luxurious women's pyjamas Australia-wide, says there are a few things people should avoid wearing to bed if they want to get a quality sleep. Tight clothing, elastic that's too tight and bras can cause discomfort and trap body heat.
Dead skin cells are shed while sleeping, which, combined with sweat and the body's natural oils, can irritate the skin, disrupting sleep. Gingerlilly points out the importance of regularly washing PJs and steering clear of fragrant detergents and fabric softeners that can trigger allergies or rashes, interfering with sleep.
Known for designing luxurious, chic sleepwear and loungewear, Gingerlilly products are made using sustainable fabrics that provide ultimate comfort for sleeping. To discover the best range of pyjamas Australia-wide, visit Gingerlilly online.
Master crafted by renowned Tequila distiller Felipe Camarena, the first-ever Limited-Edition 6-year Extra Añejo Tequila from award-winning Volans Tequila is making its sought-after debut in select shops, restaurants, and bars beginning November 2022.
GUADALAJARA, Mexico - November 17, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
An exquisite spirit born in partnership with famed Jalisco highlands distillery El Pandillo, crafted from select 100% Blue Weber agaves estate ripened in the rich red soils of Jesús Maria. "Felipe's innovative approach and time-honored traditions aligned perfectly in the Tequila's crafting and aging process," explained Volans co-owner Chad Allen. "We are excited to release this truly exceptional 6-year Extra Añejo Tequila."
Volans Tequila worked with renowned Mexican artist Eduardo Mejia to create a captivating image representing time and family legacy, bringing together the story of their family roots with the iconic El Pandillo Distillery.
Barreled in 2016 and originally earmarked for aging five years in American White Oak ex-Bourbon casks, master distiller Felipe Camarena declared after a 2021 tasting, "I am not sure when, but this Tequila will become an aged masterpiece." Felipe decided to extend the aging process, a consequential decision, as each year of aging means less Tequila due to evaporation of the angel's share. "In early Spring 2022, after six years in barrels, our masterpiece was born," said Volans co-owner Cristina Allen.
It is described as having an enticing light caramel color, revealing a complex body and lavish layers of floral, red fruit, berries, citrus, baking spices, creme brulee, and subtle butterscotch flavors balanced with mineral and cask notes.
A first sip awakens the palate with fruit notes, a second sip warms the soul with rounded heat and luscious flavors, and a third sip settles the mind with a long-lasting, elegant finish steeped in terroir.
The newest star in the Volans collection, the 6-year Extra Añejo was bottled at 43% ABV and is presented in a 700ml bottle and unique gift box. This limited edition has only 1,960 bottles in the U.S. with a target shelf price of $499 and is now available in select markets just in time for the holidays.
About Volans Tequila
Born in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, Volans Tequila is handcrafted by master distiller Felipe J. Camarena at El Pandillo Distillery NOM-1579. The Camarena family, along with the Allen family, founders of Volans Tequila and Idaho's Three Rivers Ranch, are fourth-generation family-owned businesses dedicated to making the best 100% Blue Weber Agave Tequila in Mexico. Volans Tequila is confirmed additive-free and made with pride using historical and traditional methods that embrace innovation and sustainability. Volans Tequila is available at fine shops, restaurants, bars, and resorts in the United States, Mexico, and Australia.
"Love in Shandong", a short video series recently produced by Shandong Provincial Tourism Promotion Center, has been released successively by the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism via new media platforms both overseas and domestic, in a bid to explore the characteristics of cities in Shandong, publicize its urban culture and present compelling stories there.
In this video, Suyuan from Turkey will show you around Jinan, the City of Springs. The city, with a history of over one thousand years, has been nourished and nurtured by the gurgling springs that shape its unique charm and beauty.
The latest wedding dress collection from All Who Wander delivers bold, untamed beauty for daring dreamers and creative spirits. The new collection embodies the cool, confident and carefree attitude of bohemian brides everywhere.
"Boho brides are anything but ordinary, and they want their wedding day to be as adventurous and romantic as they are," said Martine Harris, Chief Creative Officer of All Who Wander. "Our new All Who Wander collection captures the excitement and magic of finding true love, the kind of love that makes you want to go anywhere with them."
The latest All Who Wander collection exudes a free-spirited, fashion-forward flair, thanks to the dramatic embellishments and ethereal design details. Two-piece silhouettes offer an edgy twist on elegant bridal styles. Leafy embroidery, graphic floral lace and frothy tulle add texture and dimension to each wedding gown. Statement sleeves, from sheer and detachable to puff and balloon sleeves, add an ultra-glamorous appeal. Unexpected accents, like belts and bows, provide a hint of whimsy and vintage-inspired charm for the ultimate boho bridal moment.
The new collection features a wedding dress for every type of bohemian bride, from the radiant goddess who envisions wearing a light, airy and oh-so-dreamy gown, to the boho fashionista who craves glitz and glam and the modern minimalist who prefers a look that's sleek, chic and effortlessly sexy.
The new All Who Wander styles are available in U.S. sizes 2 to 24 and are now at a retailer near you. To explore the collection or find a store, visit AllWhoWander.com.
ABOUT ALL WHO WANDER
All Who Wander offers effortless bohemian wedding dress silhouettes of retro-inspired laces, exotic patterns and rustic fringe details—for a design that speaks to each bride's adventure of lifelong love like never before. An eclectic assortment of charm, whimsy and fierce detailing—All Who Wander invites both eye and heart to fall further in love with every boho wedding dress silhouette. From bouquets of dramatic botanical laces to dainty patchwork-style motifs artfully hand-placed over the figure—these gowns also feature a variety of striking cutouts, thin straps and plunging backs to make a balanced, simplified statement. To find a retailer near you, visit AllWhoWander.com.
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A pioneering new way to shop by combining philanthropy with luxury and designer brands online, Gifting Brands is joining the Fashion Impact Fund to support the #FASHIONGIVES campaign as part of the global GivingTuesday movement on Nov. 29.
Gifting Brands' founder and CEO Jeannie Barsam left the corporate world in 2016 after executive roles in Fortune 500 retailers, including Gap Inc., Michaels, Talbot's and Signet Jewelers. Inspired to create more than just a fashion business, Gifting Brands was born out of a passion for helping women, children and families in need with an innovative solution to an ongoing problem in the fashion world—excess inventory.
Brands partner with Gifting Brands to donate inventory, consumers shop, and proceeds go directly to causes that empower and support women and children.
Barsam said partnering with Fashion Impact Fund and the #FASHIONGIVES campaign was another opportunity to live out the organization's mission and continue to drive a positive impact.
"While Gifting Brands may seem like a regular e-commerce website, our mission is to give all of the profits from our sales to charity. We use fashion as a force for good—and team up with nonprofits to make our world better," said Barsam. "Partnering with the #FASHIONGIVES was the perfect fit for us."
#FASHIONGIVES supports the Fashion Impact Fund's mission to provide grants to female founders, leading sustainable solutions in fashion. Women's Philanthropy Institute found that only 1.9% of charitable giving in the U.S. goes to women's and girls' organizations. #FASHIONGIVES is committed to empowering female founders that are transforming fashion as a force for good.
"GivingTuesday inspires people all around the world to embrace their power to drive progress around the causes they care about, not just on one day but throughout the year," said Asha Curran, GivingTuesday's CEO, and co-founder. "With country and community leaders, millions of organizations, and countless givers of all kinds, GivingTuesday is creating a shared space where we can see the radical implications of a more generous world."
Since Gifting Brands' launch in 2020, the organization has raised over $80,000 for nonprofits focused on supporting women and children through clean water, education, housing and safety from domestic violence and trafficking.
Gifting Brands has also partnered with Market.Live to create a new live show called "Giving Tuesday Live" with the purpose of giving charities, brands, and consumers a platform to come together to make an impact and raise money for charities that are making a difference in the world.
"Knowing that your purchases help others in need is a special way of shopping. It's like superfood for your soul," said Barsam. "GivingTuesday is a way to start helping others through sustainable and charitable shopping."
AUSTIN, Texas - November 17, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
Colorcast, the Austin-based fan engagement company, has launched a sports betting platform and has officially rebranded as Outlier.
Outlier is a first-of-its-kind sports betting platform where bettors can place smarter sports bets efficiently and confidently by leveraging historic performance stats, analyzing relevant trends and insights, tracking line movement, comparing odds across the major sportsbooks, and seamlessly executing their picks on FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, or Caesars, in just two clicks.
Co-Founder and CEO Evan Kirkham stated, "We started Colorcast with the intention of helping sports fans engage more deeply with the teams and the sports they love. What's clear to us now, however, is that there's an even larger opportunity to support sports fans in the sports betting space."
On Outlier, bettors can originate pick ideas by browsing through gamelines (moneyline, spread, over/under), player propositions (points, rebounds, touchdowns), and timely insights like how LeBron James has performed on the road, after a loss, versus a top-3 rebounding defense.
"Outlier solves real problems for real sports bettors," commented Co-Founder and CTO, Luis-Lafer Sousa. "One thing we learned from months of bettor interviews and thousands of collected data points is that sports bettors want to make more data-driven decisions but are finding it either too difficult or too inefficient to make sense of aggregated and contextless sports data."
On Outlier, historic performance data, injury reports, insights, sportsbook odds, and more are presented right alongside available bets. This novel coupling of context-rich data with available bets allows users to make smarter picks without much of the usual "research friction."
"I'm proud of our entire team for releasing such a powerful product in such a short amount of time," stated Head of Engineering, Matt Corley. "I'm confident we're launching with a product many sports bettors will find immediately valuable."
Outlier launched today as a webapp and intends to offer its users a native iOS application in the coming months.
To learn more about Outlier, visit Outlier.Bet or follow Outlier on social media (@OutlierDotBet).
SARASOTA, Fla. - November 17, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
While Hurricane Ian blew through the state of Florida in a handful of days, the devastation it brought to The Sunshine State will be felt for months and years to come. The storm caused an estimated $67 billion dollars in damages to residences and businesses. As part of the recovery effort, Altrua HealthShare and Altrua Ministries, along with several top musical artists, has been able to donate $20,000 to Convoy of Hope to help those in need. The contribution comes from a combination of Altrua Ministries, online donations from fans, and a matching donation from Danny Gokey's nonprofit, Better Than I Found It.
"It's our mission at Altrua Ministries and Altrua HealthShare to care for one another," says Altrua Ministries Director Dr. Kevin Hull. "We're honored to partner with such great people to be able to bring needed funds to the areas that have been so deeply impacted by this historic storm."
Altrua Ministries and Altrua HealthShare are based out of Austin, Texas, and have a long history of helping provide resources to those in need. Altrua Ministries focuses on working with nonprofits for spiritual encouragement and needed physical resources, while Altrua HealthShare is a health care sharing ministry in which like-minded, health-conscious individuals share in one another's eligible medical needs.
The $20,000 check was presented to Convoy of Hope in the hurricane-affected regions of Florida. The check presentation featured two Altrua HealthShare ambassadors, artists Danny Gokey and Jordan Feliz, joined by Tasha Layton. Convoy of Hope, through its large community of volunteers, goes into devastated areas with resources like clean water, clothing, and other items needed in the wake of disasters.
"Groups like Convoy of Hope make such a tremendous difference for communities as they are trying to get back on their feet," says Dr. Hull. "To be able to help them do the work they do is an honor, and it's our hope that the people of Florida find comfort in knowing that we have not forgotten the long road they have ahead of them in the wake of this hurricane. We're here to help where we can for the long haul."
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