(NAPSI)—Getting into college can seem complicated, even overwhelming—but help is available. To support students and families, the College Board—the creator of the SAT and Advanced Placement—has launched a first-of-its-kind national scholarship program that serves as a simple college planning guide for all students. It explains what to do and when to do it. These College Read More …
Category: Personal Finance
Money Matters There’s A Lot More To A Mortgage Than Just Your Interest Rate
(NAPSI)—A home mortgage is one of the biggest expenses a consumer will undertake. That’s why it’s important to look beyond interest rates to help get the lowest possible costs. “When homebuyers look purely at interest rates, they don’t get a complete picture of what they’re paying for a mortgage,” says Glenn Brunker, mortgage executive for Read More …
Education News & Notes Study Shows School Vouchers Actually Save Money
(NAPSI)—There could be good news for taxpayers—especially those who are also parents of school-age kids. Since the creation of the first school voucher program in 1990, 42 analyses have examined the fiscal affect of school choice on taxpayers. While public officials often fear the fiscal effects of these programs on district schools, concerned that because Read More …
Journey Through Your Hidden World Of Data Get Back To Loving Your Digital Life After A Hack
(NAPSI)—Learning you’ve been hacked can be a bummer. Luckily, Allstate believes your online information is just as important as your home or car. To help you learn more about managing your digital footprint, visit www.HiddenWorldOfData.com, which is a hub of educational resources. You can learn more about where your data goes and how to better Read More …
Background On Business Establishing A Competitive Edge: SMB Spending Trends That Create A Competitive Advantage by Anthony Bradley
(NAPSI)—To maintain a competitive edge, SMBs must prioritize investments in software technology. According to a recent survey on Top Spending Trends, the primary business goal for SMBs over the next two years is growth: The survey discovered that SMBs are targeting increased revenue, larger customer bases, widened product lines or expanded locations. This study of Read More …
News For Older Americans: Four Ideas For Health Care Planning In Retirement
(NAPSI)—The Employee Benefit Research Institute estimates that a typical 65-year-old couple will spend a total of $265,000 in health care costs over the remainder of their lives. This staggering amount of money has the potential to derail even the best-laid retirement plans. Vanguard and Mercer recently developed a new framework, “Planning for Health Care Costs Read More …
Be Car Care Aware Time Is Money When It Comes To Car Maintenance
(NAPSI)—Whether changing the oil, replacing the wiper blades or checking the tires, finding the time to perform simple preventative vehicle maintenance is money in the bank. According to research conducted by automotive market research firm IMR Inc., one out of three consumers who put off routine vehicle maintenance do so because they cannot find a Read More …
MANAGING YOUR MONEY Four Tips For Protecting Your Family’s Financial Future
(NAPSI)—While no one really likes to talk about the scenarios in which life insurance becomes necessary, having these conversations and taking the required steps to insure your legacy is the best way to protect loved ones’ financial futures—and is especially important as you near retirement. According to a 2018 study by Life Insurance and Market Read More …
Hints For Homebuyers Maximize Earning Potential With Vacation Rental Properties
(NAPSI)—It is often said that, in real estate, it’s all about “location, location, location.” However, when it comes to rental properties, the key to maximizing their potential is all about “timing, timing, timing.” New vacation home rental industry data shows early fall is the ideal time to buy a property to quickly turn the investment Read More …
Mental Health News & Notes Managing Your Mental Health With Or Without Insurance Coverage by Transamerica Center for Health Studies
(NAPSI)—Mental health is synonymous with mental wellness. At some point many people will struggle with their mental health. Just like caring for physical health occasionally requires a visit with a physician, caring for mental health may require visiting a mental health professional and, of course, figuring out a way to pay for it. Insurance Coverage Read More …