(NAPSI)—As homeowners consider ways to “live green”, many may be surprised to learn the powerful effect home heating has on achieving optimal energy and cost efficiency. Fortunately, home builders know HVAC is a key to living green—a full 87 percent of builders and remodelers consider energy-efficient systems vital to green building, according to a recent Read More …
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MANAGING YOUR MONEY Common Small Business Health Insurance Misconceptions
(NAPSI)—Running a small business is challenging enough without the confusion health insurance can cause. Too often, the resulting angst is driven by common misconceptions that an experienced benefits advisor can help dispel. Health insurance continues to be one of the most important and valued benefits that employers can offer workers. After salary, it is consistently Read More …
EDUCATION NEWS AND NOTES What Parents Want
(NAPSI)—As the current administration shines a spotlight on school choice, families around the country are opening their minds to new educational opportunities. Many states are inspired by Indiana’s tax-credit scholarships and school voucher program, which, a recent EdChoice and Hanover Research study discovered, are not only popular, but also increase parental involvement in their children’s Read More …
COLLEGE CORNER What You Need To Know About Applying To College
(NAPSI)—Many students and their parents may be surprised to learn it but college application season doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are some things students should know that can help. First, it’s now easier than ever for students to show their best work on the SAT. Accepted at all colleges and universities, the SAT measures Read More …
UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE It’s All In The Stars: Rating System For Medicare Plans Explained
(NAPSI)—Seniors enrolling in Medicare often are surprised to discover that most Medicare health and prescription drug plans are measured by a five-star rating system. Much like a reviewer guide to restaurants or hotels, Medicare plans are ranked from a low of one star to a high of five stars. The overall ratings provide an easy Read More …
HEALTH MATTERS Fortify Against The Flu At Work With Feng Shui
(NAPSI)—Chances are your job makes you sick—literally. According to one recent survey, conducted by Morar Consulting for Staples, 73 percent of American workers report catching a cold or the flu at work. Fortunately, there are ways employers and office managers can reduce this risk for employees. To help maximize total well-being this season, Staples, along Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Your Money And Your Health: When It Comes To Probiotics, Less Is More
(NAPSI)-Though too small to see, probiotics can be a big deal when it comes to your health—and in some cases to your wealth, as well. What Are Probiotics? According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), they’re live microorganisms that help your body function. For example, the bacteria normally in your intestine help you digest Read More …
TALKING TURKEY Expert Advice On How To Turn Out A Terrific Turkey
(NAPSI)—To help you save time and trouble and turn out a beautiful bird (or two), “Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking” author and television host Nathalie Dupree offers these clever turkey time tricks. “I rarely cook a turkey larger than 14 pounds, and find it easier to roast two smaller ones than one larger one. Read More …
COMMENTARY Interpol’s Most Wanted: Bulgarian Bernie Madoff Tries To Buy His Freedom
(NAPSI)—Tzvetan Vassilev’s scheme was as simple as it was daring: buy a bank and, over the course of several years, systematically drain its assets through a complex and opaque network of shell companies into private businesses he controlled. The story of Vassilev’s rise and fall began in 1995, when he was named head of Foreign Read More …
ENTERTAIN IN STYLE Make Home Entertaining A Piece Of Cake
(NAPS)—Whether you’re entertaining family, brunching with friends or eating at your desk, few things can brighten your day quite so delightfully as a coffee break. In fact, in Sweden, the traditional coffee break, called a fika, is a treasured daily ritual, a time to slow down, spend time with friends and enjoy a fresh cup Read More …