(NAPSI)—Has holiday spending left you feeling burned out? This holiday season—and any time of year—you can give (and get) a lot of joy for not a lot of money if you consider a few simple, smart tricks. Regifting…with a purpose. You may not like a gift you received, but that doesn’t mean somebody else won’t Read More …
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SMALL BUSINESS NEWS & NOTES Grow Your Business Through Customer Connections
(NAPSI)—Long gone is the time when customer purchase patterns were streamlined and predictable. Today’s shoppers are smarter, and there are multiple forces at work, including social media and paid advertising, which constantly influence customer decisions. Knowing your customers’ likes and dislikes is the only way to ensure your business stays top of mind throughout the Read More …
SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH CARE Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Should Know
(NAPSI)—The more you know about dementia—and the sooner you know it—the better able you, your family and your finances will be to deal with it.
EDUCATION NEWS AND NOTES K−12 Education Savings Accounts And How They’re Changing Kids’ Lives
(NAPSI)—If you’re like many American parents, you may not be aware of a way to give your children a better education at little or no cost to you. How It Works A program known as education savings accounts (ESAs) lets parents withdraw their children from a public district or charter school that’s not working for Read More …
VACATION IDEAS Stretching Your Vacation Dollar
(NAPSI)—U.S. travelers collectively spent $2.6 billion a day on trips in 2015, which equates to $30,033 a second, according to the U.S. Travel Association. Eating out, accommodations, rental cars, plane tickets and other expenses can make taking a vacation costly. But don’t let the thought of a potentially lofty price tag deter you. Thankfully, there Read More …
BEAUTY TRENDS Customized Skin Care
(NAPSI)—Your face not only has your unique look, it has unique skin care needs. Now they can be met with tailor-made skin care concentrates available in select Kiehl’s Since 1851 stores. Each personalized, customized Apothecary Preparations facial concentrate is composed of three distinct parts: the base—a Skin Strengthening Concentrate—and two individually selected Targeted Complexes. These Read More …
EYE ON HEALTH Latest Research Asks Patients About Life After LASIK
(NAPSI)—With more than 20 years of technological advancement, 16 million procedures and a higher than 95 percent patient satisfaction rate, finding room for improvement in LASIK vision correction is like hunting for a needle in a haystack. But recent news out of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration offers a new frontier in LASIK research, Read More …
HOLIDAY HINTS Eating Healthy Around The Holidays: Eight Tips To Help
(NAPSI)—With all the fun the holidays can bring, it can be challenging to stick to healthy routines. Eight tips can help. The Problem “If you have trouble making healthy food choices and getting enough physical activity during the holidays, you are not alone,” said Elaine Auld, chief executive officer of the Society for Public Health Read More …
YOUR HEALTH Family, Expenses And Travel: How To Stay Jolly This Holiday Season
(NAPSI)—The holidays can be a joyous time, when friends and family join together to celebrate and enjoy each other’s company. However, for many, the season can also be a source of frustration and even depression. A survey from University of Phoenix® College of Social Sciences found that nearly half (45 percent) of U.S. adults say Read More …
COLLEGE PLANNING Now’s the Time to Start Saving for Her Future
(NAPSI)—Whether your children or grandchildren are infants or in high school, it’s not too late or too soon to put money aside to help them achieve a great private college education. The holiday gift-giving season is a great time to start. It is also a good idea to make college education savings one of your Read More …