Cheer is: More time with the family? Festive décor? Planning in advance? Today, Sam’s Club announced the results of the 2012 Study on Holiday Cheer, which set out to understand the state of holiday cheer among American consumers and discover the routines and inspirations that create cheer during a busy shopping season. The Sam’s Club study revealed that while 75 percent of consumers feel that the recent economy has an impact on their holiday cheer, 79 percent are looking forward to the 2012 holiday season.
To deliver more cheer to hopeful families this holiday, today Sam’s Club and SamsClub.com/holiday launch a host of inspirational holiday solutions for preparing the home, entertaining and gift giving. To further elevate cheer through the season, Sam’s Club has enlisted an all-star squad of Cheer Guides, national experts in decorating, entertaining and charitable giving who will inspire members with creative, fun ideas that ease the stress of the holiday season.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58788-sams-club-study-reveals-true-state-of-cheer-in-america
There's something about the road trip that really speaks to many Americans. It gives them the freedom to travel the country's highways and back roads to explore new places and familiar destinations. It allows them to taste local food and experience local culture–on their own timeline. And it's a cost-conscious way to have a truly memorable vacation.
It's only natural, then, that many people think road trips are the best way to travel. A brand-new survey from AARP Travel (http://travel.aarp.org), a valuable resource for America's 76 million baby boomers who spend over $120 billion annually in leisure travel, finds that more than 7 in 10 people 45-plus say that road trips are their favorite way to travel.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7488431-aarp-travel/
Summertime means vacation time – but, with unpredictable weather patterns, fluctuating gas prices and increasing costs, Americans nationwide are concerned about getting away. Our national travel expert has some great trips on how to survive summer travel – he/she will cover everything from how to get the best deals to planning a vacation suitable for the whole family.
Some of the unique and useful tips Amy can offer are:
• Travel trends: Travelling to destinations during their peak seasons can drive prices up. Visiting during off-peak times can help save money and you’ll have easier access to activities than at busier times of the year.
• Get organized: Planning a fun and successful trip means, setting a budget, researching, and booking early! Shop around to find transportation and accommodations that suit your needs and your budget.
• Get Your Ride Ready: If you’re hitting the open road, make sure any maintenance you need to have done on your vehicle is taken care of including checking your vital fluids, tires, and headlights and break lights.
• First Aid Kit: Make a little room in your luggage for a travel first aid kit. It won’t cost much, and it won’t take up much space but it can certainly come in handy.
Suffering from an in-law overdose? Recovering from a shopping overload? Planning on feeling a little fuzzy? With more than a third (35 percent) of Americans* planning to drink on New Year’s Eve already predicting a hangover on New Year’s Day, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) has the perfect remedy for guests in need of some relief this holiday season! To ring in the New Year, the Gourmet Burger Authority™ will unveil The Cure Burger, available by request only at participating restaurants nationwide beginning January 1.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7404451-red-robin-the-cure-burger-exclusive-menu/
If you're planning a summer vacation, you could do worse than following in the footsteps of an American President. Vacations are front and center these days with the summer travel season just around the corner and news of President and First Lady Obama's weekend getaway to Asheville in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/asheville/43886/
Struck by their deep connection, after three weeks of dating, Russell knew he and JennaBeth would be together forever. They married and children followed. Shortly after the birth of their third child, JennaBeth suddenly went into cardiac arrest. Numb with shock, Russell feared their forever wouldn’t be as long as he had anticipated.
This is their story.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53643-northwestern-mutual-client-story-fitch-family-planning-your-forever
Travel expert Michelle Yarn shares tips from lodging and packing to crowd-pleasing activities for families to help make summer travel easier and more enjoyable for every member of the family.
Despite signs of economic recovery, a new survey says Americans’ confidence in their ability to afford a comfortable retirement remains at historic lows as workers appear to be grasping the realities of what they need to save.
The 2013 annual Retirement Confidence Survey, released today by the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) in Washington, and co-sponsored by the Principal Financial Group®, finds overall confidence levels are essentially unchanged since the record lows set in 2011. Only 13 percent are very confident they will have enough money for a comfortable retirement. A full 28 percent1— the highest number recorded during the 23 years of the survey—are not at all confident.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60106-principal-financial-group-ebri-retirement-savings-confidence-survey
Palace Resorts – the company that sets the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations – announces an unprecedented travel industry partnership with the launch of the exclusive Colin Cowie Wedding Collection. Available at all Palace Resorts Mexico properties and the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels in Punta Cana, Vallarta, Cancun and Riviera Maya, Colin Cowie is bringing his unparalleled style and innovation to destination wedding design. Previously available only to society and celebrity clients, this partnership signals the first time all couples will have the chance to wed or renew their vows in a celebration designed by Colin Cowie, one of the world’s foremost authorities in wedding planning.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53338-palace-resorts-hard-rock-hotel-properties-wedding-collection-colin-cowie
Planning a holiday road trip? For some handy hints, watch whitewater kayaker Jim as he prepares to hit the road.
Jim's Road Trip Essentials
• Maps or a GPS
• Mobile phone & charger
• Water and food
• Car Insurance details
• First aid kit and torch
For safety tips on domestic or international travel click here:
http://www.nrma.com.au/travel-insurance/domestic-travel-insurance
http://www.nrma.com.au/travel-insurance/international-travel-insurance
For families who have a dependent with special needs, financial planning often takes a back seat to the necessities of daily life; but it also bears an increased importance.
“April’s Autism Awareness Month offers a great opportunity to emphasize the importance of planning for families who are caring for a dependent child, sibling or spouse with special needs,” said Ruthann Driscoll, JD, CLU, CFP®, director of advanced planning at Northwestern Mutual. “Crafting a comprehensive plan that addresses the needs of the dependent with special needs — for today and for tomorrow — and balancing that with the needs of the rest of the family is essential to achieving lifelong financial security.”
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7422151-northwestern-mutual-autism-awareness/
Northwestern Mutual will debut new, financial planning themed advertising during the January 1 broadcast of the Rose Bowl Game on ABC.
The spots, created by Olson in Minneapolis, Minn., are the latest iteration in Northwestern Mutual’s successful “Columns” campaign. Running since 2010, the ads showcase visually distinctive imagery that conveys the company’s financial strength and the importance of financial security to its current and prospective clients.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/59534-northwestern-mutual-financial-planning-ad-rose-ball-game-abc
