Category: Personal Finance

Planning A More Secure Future

As The Cost Of Long-Term Care Increases, It Pays To Know Your Options (NAPSI)—According to AARP, there are 10,000 people turning 65 every day—a figure that is expected to be consistent until 2030. As these Americans continue to prepare for and enjoy their retirement years, more and more are factoring the cost of aging into Read More …

Protecting Your Home

Do You Need Flood Insurance? The Answer Is A Resounding “Yes” (NAPSI)—Floods are the most common and costly natural disasters occurring in the United States today. They can impact anyone, anywhere, at any time. Yet only 15 percent of Americans choose flood insurance, leaving countless properties uninsured. Just one inch of water can cause thousands Read More …

Understanding Medicare

Debunking Common Medicare Part D Myths (NAPSI)—It’s important to evaluate your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan every year. Your plan benefits can change, including your prescription drug coverage, premiums, deductibles and pharmacy benefits. As you do your research, you may run into a few misconceptions. Walgreens vice president of specialty and retail pharmacy operations Rina Shah Read More …

Business Technology

Seven Ways To Make The Right Software Match For Your Business By Claire Alexander, GM at Capterra (NAPSI)—We’re all looking for the “right” match in our personal and professional lives. We visit online real estate marketplaces to help us make one of life’s most important choices. We read online reviews to choose the perfect restaurant Read More …

Scholarship Available

Meeting The High Cost Of Higher Education (NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about is—or hopes to be—a college student soon, a few facts and stats may prove educational: • As of February of 2019, the U.S. had $1.56 trillion in total student loan debt • This exceeds U.S. credit card debt by about $521 Read More …

Education News

Exciting Changes Coming To The Advanced Placement Program (NAPSI)—The Advanced Placement (AP) Program gives students a chance to experience college-level classes in high school and opens the door to earning college credit before they ever set foot on campus. Students get to dig deeper into subjects they love, while building the skills and confidence they Read More …

College Corner

Study Shows College Kids Hide Debt From Parents (NAPSI)—For college freshmen looking to manage their own finances—often for the first time—heading to college can often mean a lot of unexpected expenses and even new debt. Surprising Survey Statistics A recent survey of college students and parents uncovered some startling information on school and their money. Read More …

Emergency Preparedness

Know What To Do In Case Of A Disaster (NAPSI)—In 2019 alone, there have been at least six weather and climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each—but you can be prepared for anything with the expert assistance of a NAPO Professional Member. What To Do Here are seven tips to help you be Read More …

Background On Business

For A Purpose-Driven ROI, Partner With Those On The Front Lines by Rick Shadyac (NAPSI)—My greatest hope from last week’s historic Business Roundtable proclamation cementing the changing concerns of some of the world’s top business leaders is that this statement becomes reality. This idea that corporations deliver more than profits deserves our attention, respect, and Read More …

Making Life Better

Helping People With DisabilitiesForge A Path To Financial Independence (NAPSI)—Organizations across the country stand ready to assist people with disabilities who want to work discover opportunities for employment and a path to financial independence. These organizations are part of a network of service providers in Social Security’s Ticket to Work program. The Ticket program supports Read More …