Al Waller
Host, ClearPathAl Waller is a long-time Baltimore native and employment expert with a 30-year career in leading and advising locally and globally based corporations on matters including: Talent Acquisition and Retention, Employee Relations, Training and Development. He began his career at PwC (Pricewaterhouse-Coopers) and, in 2004, established the consulting firm Applewood Partners. In the ensuing years, he has gained in-depth insights into a variety of industries including health care and insurance.
As an encore career, Al has returned to his roots in radio by hosting ClearPath—Your Roadmap for LifeSM. Back in the day, Al was a disc jockey playing music on local college radio stations including Johns Hopkins' WJHU—the NPR station that would later become WYPR.
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Do you overburden yourself with being positive? Is it even more challenging to be positive during the holidays? It’s important to know that attempting to be positive at all costs might prove to be detrimental to our own personal mental health. On this episode, Al Waller and Mihaela Vincze explain what toxic positivity is and its potentially negative impacts, how to identify it, prevent it, and for ways to cope if it should actually happen to us. Originally broadcast on December 12, 2021. -
Al and Catherine discuss the Saver's Credit, including who can benefit from it and how to claim it on your tax return.
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Al and Catherine discuss five strategies for helping the many people who are caregivers for family and loved ones manage their responsibilities and reduce stress.
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Al Waller and Catherine Collinson explain the basics of Medicare – what it is, why it’s important, how to enroll, and where to turn to if you have any questions.
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Fall marks the open enrollment period for many employer-sponsored health insurance plans as well as the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace, which is especially critical for Americans who don't have access to health insurance.
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It is essential to recognize how indulging in harmful substances like alcohol, illicit drugs, and tobacco can affect our health. During the pandemic, alcohol consumption increased as a means of coping with stress for many people, and this trend has continued for certain populations. On this podcast episode, Al and Mihaela outline tips to avoid harmful substances in order to improve our physical and mental health and well-being – and ultimately, prepare ourselves for longer, healthier lives.
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On this episode, Al Waller and Catherine Collinson explore the main takeaways from Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies’ new eye-opening report on the middle class.
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With so much of our days spent indoors glued to computer screens and mobile devices, we are depriving ourselves of the rejuvenating benefits of spending time in nature.
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Just about everyone is familiar with the old adage, “Your health is your wealth.” Many quotes, proverbs, meditations, cautionary tales, and even songs have contemplated this theme. On this episode, Al Waller and Catherine Collinson explore the intersections of health and financial well-being by offering explanations, sharing examples, and inviting listeners to adopt a new mindset in their daily decision-making that could enhance their lives.
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Are regular health check-ups really worth it? Absolutely! These screenings are super important for catching any health problems early on, so you can deal with them before they become a big deal. Despite this, a recent survey by the Transamerica Institute revealed that only 46% of the general population is getting regular physicals and recommended health screenings on a consistent basis. On this episode, Al Waller and Mihaela Vincze chat about why health check-ups are so important for staying healthy as you get older.
