A Simple Recipe For Successfully Digitizing Your Business by Claire Alexander (NAPSI)—Technology can accelerate business outcomes virtually overnight. But today, with so many options available, choosing what to buy can be a daunting task. Even at big companies, IT departments can spend up to 22 months researching, testing and vetting software only to discover their Read More …
Category: Personal Finance
Planning Your Retirement
An IRS Incentive To Save For Retirement (NAPSI)—Saving for retirement can be challenging when juggling competing financial priorities, such as building short-term savings, paying off debt, and just covering basic living expenses. The good news is that the Saver’s Credit—a little-known tax credit made available by the IRS to eligible taxpayers—could reduce your federal income Read More …
In Honor of Women: Gender Gaps At A Glimpse
(NAPSI)—As we honor America’s approximately 169 million women this month, let us keep in mind where progress has been made while also calling out where access to opportunities are still not equal. While women average fewer earnings than men—and women of color earn even less than that, according to the 2018 American Community Survey, single Read More …
PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE
Seven Myths You May Mistakenly Believe About Long-Term Care (NAPSI)—As you develop your retirement plans and think about how a potential need for long-term care may impact those plans and your loved ones, certain misconceptions may prevent you from taking action. So—let’s dispel these seven common long-term care myths: Myth #1: I’ll never need long-term Read More …
Energy Matters: Poll Finds Illinoisans Support Energy Industry And DAPL Optimization
by Craig Stevens (NAPSI)—On March 5th and 6th the Illinois Commerce Commission will gather to consider the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) Optimization plan to increase crude oil throughput of the pipeline. Safely operating since 2017, Dakota Access has an important footprint in Illinois. Construction of the initial pipeline relied on the skill of Illinois’ Read More …
Jobs In America: Ten Great Gigs For Boomers
(NAPSI)—For Baby Boomers looking to keep active, supplement their income, meet people and learn new things, the gig economy is a major boon. What’s more, many of these jobs can be done remotely. Consider these popular gigs suggested by Mark Silverman, Founder and CEO, of Amava, a website dedicated to keeping members active and socially Read More …
How To Save Time And Money This Tax Season
(NAPSI)—Tax season is upon us, and you should have received all the documents needed to file your taxes and (hopefully) get a refund. To help reduce the stress that comes with filing taxes, Glinda Bridgforth, a leading financial expert who explores the emotional and cultural factors that block financial success, identifies a few ways to Read More …
Protect Yourself From Social Security Scams
(NAPSI)—Calls and e-mails from scammers pretending to be government employees are widespread. Social Security phone scams are the #1 scam reported to the Federal Trade Commission. Chances are you, a friend, or a family member have received a call like this. You don’t have to be receiving benefits to become a victim. You may get Read More …
U.N. Declares 2020 As The International Year Of Plant Health
(NAPS)—Can you imagine a world without fruit or flowers? Without farms or forests? It sounds extreme, but it could happen. Plants are under attack and the culprit is invasive pests. Some are so small, you can’t see them with your eyes. But they are there, and it’s time that everyone takes notice. That’s why the Read More …
New Kind Of Insurance Policy May Change A Family’s Future
Hope For Future Generations Inspires First Insurance Policy Exclusively For Infertility Treatments (NAPS)—Growing a family starts a new chapter of life. And in 2020, parents may feel like it’s more than a chapter: It’s a whole new book. Each chapter has high expectations (and a price tag), including Parenting Styles; Keeping Baby Healthy; What to Read More …