School choice lets parents pick the kind of education, such as charter schools, they want their kids to have.Understanding Your Choices (NAPSI)—For many families, few things are more important than schooling—and an increasing number are taking it into their own hands. They’re welcoming the idea of more ways for children to be educated than simply Read More …
Category: Personal Finance
Home Energy Savings
Be The Coolest, Most Energy-Efficient Home (NAPSI)—This summer, homeowners don’t have to choose between being cool and eco-conscious. Today’s innovations make it “no sweat” to enjoy both with smart home climate control technologies and advanced air-conditioning systems created to achieve maximum energy efficiency and comfort. Many might be surprised that home cooling accounts for nearly Read More …
Newsworthy Trends
The American Dream All Over The World (NAPSI)—Most people know someone who has dreamed of leaving the rigidity of a 9 to 5 job to pursue the flexibility of entrepreneurship. The majority don’t pursue that avenue, and the reasons vary, including financial obligations, time constraints, or fear of the unknown. In fact, two in five Read More …
College Planning
Six Steps Toward Higher Education (NAPSI)—School vacations can be an excellent time for high school seniors and their parents to get a head start on the college application process—you can focus on finding the right college without balancing the responsibilities of schoolwork and extracurriculars. Fortunately, there is a new tool that serves as a free Read More …
Planning Your Retirement
Five Tips For Financial Stability In Retirement Years (NAPSI)—Most people have a vision of their golden years that includes a comfortable retirement in which they can spend their time doing the things they enjoy. That dream doesn’t require a substantial amount of wealth, but it is a lot more attainable if you have some financial Read More …
Show Mom You Care: Have A Conversation About Long Term Care Insurance
(NAPSI)—This year, as you look back at the many years your mother cared for you, consider the possibility that she may require care herself someday. Long term care insurance can help ensure that your mother will get the care she needs, should there come a time when she requires help managing some of the activities Read More …
Support For People With Disabilities On The Journey To Work
(NAPSI)—About 40.7 million Americans have some kind of disability, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If you or someone you care about has a disability, you may wonder what it means for employment. You may be encouraged to know that there are supports and services available that can help you or your loved ones pursue Read More …
Booktrib’s BookBites
Homeless, Starving And Broke, Biz Magnate Shares How He Turned It Around To Make Billions Welcome to the premiere edition of BookTrib.com’s “BookBites,” bringing you great ideas for your next read. (NAPSI)— “I am a high school dropout with no higher intelligence than you. I came to a country with no knowledge of the local Read More …
Hints For Homeowners
Beat The Heat And The High Energy Bills (NAPSI)—Did you know that the average household spends $2,000 a year on utility bills, with nearly half going to cooling and heating the home? The U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program offers resources to help you save energy, save money and protect the climate—all while beating the heat Read More …
Business News And Notes: How To Get And Keep Smart, Skilled Workers
(NAPSI)—If you’re among America’s nearly 28 million business owners—or would like to be someday—here’s some business math it may prove profitable to know: Five will get you 20. That is to say, investing just 5 percent of your employees’ time in learning new skills can deliver significantly improved employee retention—up to a 20 percent reduction Read More …