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Motorcycle Awareness Month: Buying the Right Gear
My motorcycle. Robert Pirsig elegantly put into words what I love most about riding a motorcycle: “In a car you’re always in a compartment…On a motorcycle the frame is gone…You’re in the scene, not...
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Inner State Gallery Adds to Detroit’s Growing Art Scene
With the revitalization of Detroit in full swing, it’s always interesting to see what businesses Detroit is attracting and what neighborhoods are making their comeback. With many of the success stories...
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Armed Forces Day 2013
Tomorrow, May 18, marks the third Saturday of the month of May. While this may seem just like an ordinary day to you or me, it’s actually Armed Forces Day – a day designated to celebrate the men and...
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Opportunity Detroit: Quizzle, Cars, Music and Food
Before you get busy with early planning for your Memorial Day weekend, don’t forget to listen in to WJR-760 AM to hear Paul W. Smith (WJR) and Stephen Luigi Piazza (Quicken Loans) hit the airwaves...
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This Week in Financial Blunders: Brand Failures
An important part of the business world that is rarely discussed in This Week in Financial Blunders is corporate branding. Nailing down a trustworthy, positive brand image for your company will make...
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How to Find a Life Coach
Have you ever considered using a life coach or career coach? I am new to the coaching arena and I recently interviewed expert Life Coach Stephan Wiedner to get the lowdown on the coaching industry and...
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Be a Millionaire Day: 5 Tips for Saving Like a Millionaire
It’s May 20 and that means it’s Be a Millionaire Day. How’s that for some Monday motivation? From the first time you turned on the television and watched the movie “Richie Rich,” to the day you...
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Motorcycle Awareness Month: Tips for New Riders
So you’ve taken your motorcycle safety class and passed with flying colors, but what’s next? Dreams of Easy Rider-eqsue adventures may be dancing around in your head (at least they were in mine), but...
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Memorial Day: Honoring Our Nation’s Fallen
This year, for Memorial Day, I was struggling to find the words that would do this day – and my feelings – justice. I don’t often have any trouble articulating my passion for honoring those who serve,...
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National Photography Month: Best Mobile Photo Apps
Quicken Loans diecast car. Edited with PhotoGrid for collage & Pixlr Express for effects. May is National Photography Month and taking photos has never been easier now that nearly everyone has a...
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Discover a New Beach this Memorial Day Weekend!
Memorial Day weekend means three things: 1. It’s time to show gratitude to all of the men and women serving in the armed forces and to remember those who’ve sacrificed their lives for our country. 2....
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Honoring the Flag on Memorial Day
You see it at baseball games and at funerals. It’s waved at parades and on front porches. Children sing songs about it in school. Yep, it’s the American flag! And whether you’re a die-hard patriot or a...
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Why We Wear Poppies on Memorial Day
Everyone celebrates Memorial Day in different ways. Some keep the day a solumn occasion, choosing to devote time to volunteering at Veterans Service Organizations or by visiting and honoring fallen...
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Enter the Zing Blog AmaZing Summer Story Giveaway!
Summer is oh-so-close, and it’s leaving most of us thinking about our vacation plans. Unfortunately, spending money on an airplane ticket (unless planned months in advance) is not a cost effective way...
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Motorcycle Awareness Month: Planning Your Trip
In our final installment to celebrate Motorcycle Awareness Month, I’m going to help you get ready for your cross-country road trip. And let me tell you, there’s nothing like taking a motorcycle trip....
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5 Fun Backyard Games
Summer is finally here and it’s time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. Vacations are always fun and more often than not, are a needed getaway from work and school. Unfortunately they don’t happen...
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A Day in the D: Visit Detroit Highlights America’s Great Comeback City
If you follow Quicken Loans news you know how committed we are to Detroit. If you read the Quicken Loans Zing Blog you know we love writing about it, especially me! So, when I received an invitation...
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Opportunity Detroit: 2013 Mackinaw Policy Conference
Are you ready for a deep dive into the latest on Michigan’s political scene? Tune into WJR-760 AM to hear Paul W. Smith (WJR) and Stephen Luigi Piazza (Quicken Loans) broadcast live from the 2013...
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Public Vote on the Renovation of the Iconic Hudson’s Site Taking Place This...
Throughout the month of May, Opportunity Detroit accepted ideas from over 200 talented individuals in the creative and architectural communities around the world for their campaign, Redesigning...
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Opportunity Detroit: Making Over the City
I’m sure many of you’ve heard some of the buzz about the new Whole Foods store that recently opened in midtown Detroit! If you’d like to get the lowdown on the new grocery store and much more, don’t...
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