(NAPSI)—Taxes are inevitable, but there are many smart ways to save time and money throughout the process. Marsha Barnes, a certified financial social worker, financial educator and certified credit report reviewer, helps identify five important tips to consider: Get organized. Gather all the documents you’ll need ahead of time, including W-2s, 1099s, mortgage interest statements, Read More …
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HINTS FOR HOMEOWNERS Bomb Cyclone Preparedness: Four Easy Steps To Help Prevent Water-Pipe Damage
(NAPSI)—The unusually cold temperatures that the country is currently experiencing will cause all kinds of chaos, including frozen water pipes. If the pipes burst as a result of the cold, this can be a major nightmare—but something that can be prevented with the proper precautions. For climates that rarely see extremely cold temperatures like what Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Facing a Serious Health Condition—Stories of Strength and Life with a Rare Lung Disease
(NAPSI)—Being diagnosed with a serious disease can be devastating. That’s how Nick, 72, felt when he discovered he has a rare and severe lung condition called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF. Ginger, 68, said learning she has IPF was the scariest time of her life. Chronic diseases such as IPF—which causes permanent scarring to the Read More …
HEALTH MATTERS Protecting Your Privacy
(NAPSI)—Some people are taking an unhealthy interest in your medical information—but they can be stopped. The Problem With data breaches occurring across many industries, even sensitive data pertaining to patient health care records is at risk. A recent University of Phoenix study of 504 registered nurses and administrative staff found that only a quarter of Read More …
CAR CORNER America Is Seeing A Flood Of ‘Flood Cars’
(NAPSI)—Recent research suggests drivers may be behind the wheel of more than 325,000 previously flooded vehicles. That’s a 20 percent increase from 2016 and a stark reminder to consumers to do due diligence when used-car shopping. One Woman’s Story “I bought a car last year and the seller never told us anything about it being Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING How To Help Sick Friends And Family Near And Far
(NAPSI)—Cold and flu season is here and may stay until next May, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and with it comes plenty of coughs and sneezes. Millions of Americans are affected—and infected—the CDC adds. If those you care about are under the weather, whether you’re there to look after them in Read More …
BE CAR CARE AWARE Six Ways You Could Be Killing Your Car
(NAPSI)—Owning a car can be a dream or a nightmare depending on how well you take care of your vehicle. Here are six things that many motorists do that can harm their cars and their wallets. Ignoring the check engine light. Ignoring an illuminated check engine light can result in serious engine trouble and costly Read More …
VETERANS NEWS & NOTES Mind-Body Workshops Help Military Heroes Heal
(NAPSI)—To help veterans, active-duty members of the military and their families better cope with stress and trauma, the American Red Cross created a new set of workshops teaching easy-to-use skills that promote wellness through mind-body connection. What They Do These Mind-Body Workshops focus on the powerful ways in which emotional, mental, social and spiritual factors Read More …
HEALTH NEWS Two Pilot Clinical Studies Show Promising Results: AHCC Mushroom Extract May Eradicate Recurrent HPV Infections in Women
(NAPSI)—Two clinical studies conducted at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) showed that AHCC® mushroom extract can clear infections in women with recurrent human papillomavirus (HPV). Results of the most recent study were presented at the 14th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology held in Read More …
FLORAL ADVICE The Flower Of The Year Is Here: The Purple Rose
(NAPSI)—It’s official: The purple rose is Flower of the Year for 2018. There are many reasons this enchanting bloom is having its moment. Purple Roses: Rising to the Occasion The product development team at 1-800-Flowers.com travels the globe each year in search of the latest trends to inspire truly original designs. This year, it found Read More …