Fancy Nancy Decides to Run Seminars

I ran a very good seminar about protecting your financial future. A friend and retired banker presented it with me. We will connect again to try and do more seminars for senior groups. They do need good advice and help.

Fancy Nancy Says: Knowledge is power! Learn to protect yourself.

Fancy Nancy Learns About Fraud

Fancy Nancy has presented a program about how to protect yourself from scams and fraud. She also was a vicitm and learned what we all must do if someone tries to mess up our accounts. The government offers a wonderful free book. You can get one , no charge. It is called " How to Avoid Fraud and Scams". I give them out at my seminars.

Fancy Nancy Says: Anyone can be a victim. Beware , take care!

A Fun Visit with Family

We visited my wonderful daughter and her husband and enjoyed our time together. It is so nice to connect with your loved ones. Tomorrow we will connect with good friends as well.

Fancy Nancy Says: Family and Friends make life wonderful. Enjoy them!

Some Days Are Confusing

Today I heard from my accountant regarding a strange tax letter. She will check it out, but needs my signature. I decided before I sign anything to get good advice so I will wait for my attorney to tell me how to proceed.

Fancy Nancy Says: Better safe than sorry.Before you sign any documents know what you are signing and if you don't know what to do, check with your trusted advisor . Fancy Nancy finds life confusing at times. There are scams out there, so protect yourself the best way you know how.

Bargain Clothes Are Fun

Today I went to my favorite store, The Bargain Box. I love their prices. I got some lovely things that are in the wash. It is always fun to go bargain shopping.

Fancy Nancy Says: Everyone loves a bargain!

Confusing Letter in the Mail

Today I got a confusing letter in the mail . It was about a tax refund, and I have not even filed my taxes yet for this year. Perhaps this is an error. I already faxed the letter to my accountant. Hope she can explain what is taking place.

Letter from the IRS are worrisome. Hope it turns out to be an error.

Fancy Nancy Says: Some mail is better than others.

New Group Will Meet in March

My new group has three couples, and another couple is interested for next season. At most I only want 5 couples.

Today I had lunch at an Assisted Living facility near me. The lunch was good, but when I saw the rooms the ceilings were do low, I felt claustrophobic. The prices were high and the ceilings were low. Not for me. The lunch was okay and I thought I might ask to do some programs there. I met the activities director and she did not sound really interested. She wanted more music programs, not writing.

Fancy Nancy Says: It never hurts to ask. You never know the answer until you ask.

New Group Takes Off

Well, I started a new group last night and so far I have three couples. I will run the first meeting at my condo. Two different agencies wanted my idea for this group. Evidently, the two agencies do not get along. For now, I don't want to be caught in the middle,so I will have the meeting at my home . It seems that power and control are agency issues. I don't need either.

Fancy Nancy Says: Learn what is your problem and what is someone else's problem and don't get caught in the middle. A good lesson for all.

New Couples Group Begins

Last night I had this idea for a new couples group for folks who were not married . I like to start new groups and since there are special issues for folks in relationships, I want to learn how others handle issues.

I love starting new groups and I am good at it.

Fancy Nancy Says: Sometimes a new group can help find solutions to new issues.

Quick Learning

Lat night I realized that I had left all my canceled checks in Rhode Island and I needed them for taxes that I pay from Florida. I did not know exactly where they were so I quickly learned that I could find them online with instructions from the bank. I printed them all out and have them.

Taxes are a pain in the neck, but we have to do them. I was lucky to figure out how to find them online.

Fancy Nancy Says: Quick learning pays off.

Time Out Today to Catch Up and Relax

Last week was filled with medical apts. problems and trying to get tax papers. Today I needed some time out. I did not rush and did some cooking for company on Sunday. Then I enjoyed a swim and a quiet evening at home. There are times that we just need to veg out.

I am enjoying a book about Charles Ponzi. The term Ponzi scheme came from the work of Charles who was a big time crook. The same schemes that have Madoff in jail are not new. Charles lived in the US about 1926 and it was amazing how he ran a Ponzi scheme and cheated many folks .

Fancy Nancy Says: Belive in yourself and think before you invest.

Ever Day Is A New Adventure

Today was my day to try and get the missing tax records. Then in the mail came a letter stating that I had to file an accident report for Rhode Island. No one told me about it and the letter said I must do it now or lose my license. i am working on it and since the papers were in Rhode Isalnd, I was lucky to find the name of the insurance agent who settled the claim after a car rear-ended my car. Never a dull moment. I spent the night trying to fill out the report.

Fancy Nancy Says: Life does have its challenges.

Dental Visit , Seminar, and No Class

The morning dental visit led to two fillings. My dentist is good, but not inexpensive. My teeth are literally my jewels. I have no diamonds, my diamonds are my teeth.

Next a short seminar and a good salmon lunch. On to give one student my book review. He was not too happy to learn that I did not think his few pages of writing would work to get the book published. I had to be honest, he wanted my opinion.

Next, a trip to the market, and then a wonderful nap. I do love my naps.

Fancy Nancy Says: Enjoy an afternoon nap and when you wake up , you will feel like it is a new day.

Superbowl is on Now

Hi: The Superbowl game is on at this very moment. I am not a football fan, but my partner loves the Giants. If they win he will be very happy. If they lose, I better disappear. He will be most upset.

I never understood football. I think the answer is the following:

Give each team a ball and then they won't have to fight over the ball.

Fancy Nancy Says: Time to buy more balls for the football teams.

Fancy Nancy Has A Confusing Day

Fancy Nancy does not like driving on big highways.Today she had a medical apt. and missed the correct turn and before long she was stuck on route 75 a large, fast , highway. She wanted to get off since she would miss her medical apt. and she could not find an exit for at least 20 miles from where she started. She was very nervous. She finally found an exit and had no idea how to get to the hospital where she had an appointment. She pulled off the exit and found a Taget store and was so lucky to ask two wonderful girls to help her out. There are many nice people in this world. The girls were great. One drove her car back to the hospital and the other followed . They got me back to the hospital in time and I insisited on paying them for all their help.

Fancy Nancy Says: People can be WONDERFUL. Many thanks to these two girls. I want to call them to send them a gift as well. They need to know how much I appreciated their help.