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Month: May 2023

People on the move

People on the move

Education

Josef Ghosn was appointed president and chief executive officer at AdventHealth University, Orlando.

Kelly Daubach was appointed program manager, Mentoring & First Customer Programs, for the UCF Business Incubation Program.

Law

Taylor A. Zymowski has joined Alvarez, Winthrop, Thompson & Smoak P.A. as an associate in the firm’s Orlando office.

Other

Jill Hill was promoted to chief administrative officer at Goodwill Industries of Central Florida.

Awards

Dennis Hale, Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South, received the 2022 General Manager of the Year award from Embassy Suites by Hilton.

Submit professional appointments, management-level promotions and significant awards for individuals, along with photos as .jpg attachments, to peopleonmove@orlandosentinel.com.

How to have a fun summer when your finances fall short

How to have a fun summer when your finances fall short

With layoffs, bank closures and inflation, financial tensions remain high for many Americans heading into the summer. In a fall 2022 survey conducted by The Harris Poll for the American Psychological Association, 83% of adults said inflation was a source of stress, and 56% said they and/or their family had to make different choices in the last month because they didn’t have enough money.

Making tough money choices is stressful, and sacrificing “wants” to afford the “needs” can be disappointing. But, if you’re questioning the financial impact of your summer plans or they have suddenly become out of reach, there are still ways to have fun, save money and put yourself in a better place for next year.

Pivot to a positive mindset

In the face of canceled summer plans, Rob Bertman, a family budgeting expert and certified financial planner in Missouri, suggests flipping your mindset from disappointment to opportunity. Use the moment to talk about money decisions with your partner or kids.

“I think it’s always good for kids to see that their parents are trying to learn and get better,” he says. read more