(NAPSI)—As an Ohioan, the road to riches can be in the palm of your hand. New Way to Play The new mobile-enabled Lottery Card™ allows Ohioans to buy and play Powerball® and Mega Millions® in a convenient and fun way. Ohio is among the first states to debut this digital lottery option, using the appeal Read More …
Category: Personal Finance
News For Older Americans Four Tips For Better Managing Your Retirement Budget
(NAPSI)—A recent survey by Ameriprise Financial found that 68 percent of retirees with at least $100,000 in assets have not yet taken money out of their savings, beyond what they must withdraw as part of the IRS’ required mini-mum distributions from their retirement accounts. It turns out that the transition from saving money to living Read More …
Trends In Healthcare: Americans Overwhelmingly Reject Insurers’ Efforts To Deny Patients Coverage
(NAPSI)—A new national poll conducted by YouGov found that 91 percent of Americans believe insurance companies should not be allowed to deny coverage for people with chronic diseases whose premiums are paid by charitable organizations. Known as “charitable premium assistance,” the federally approved practice of patients applying for and receiving help from charities to pay Read More …
Protecting Your Money Twice A Victim: Finding A Path Forward After An Accident
(NAPSI)—Each year, hundreds of thousands of Americans are injured in serious accidents. Though the causes may be different, one thing is increasingly common: Because there are often long delays in collecting payments for legitimate insurance claims, injured parties can become “twice victims.” An All-Too-Common Story “The bus accident caused serious injury to my right wrist Read More …
Planning For Your Financial Future Parents Say They’re ‘Yoda’ About Finances
(NAPSI)—Parents identify with Yoda more than other Star Wars characters when it comes to family finances—according to a survey by New York Life. Yoda is patient, uses past experiences to guide future decisions and finds it important to teach the next generation. Yet, many parents aren’t following Yoda’s most famous saying “Do. Or do not. Read More …
Business Technology Big Ideas For Businesses Of All Sizes
(NAPSI)—If you own or run a business, you’re not alone. There are some 30 million businesses in the U.S., ranging from small storefronts to large enterprise entities, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While businesses of all sizes play a critical role in the economy, each workplace faces its own unique challenges, especially as it Read More …
Veteran News & Notes Veterans Today
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about is among America’s more than 20 million veterans, here are a few facts and figures you may find interesting: About one in 10 Americans is a veteran. About three-quarters of veterans have served during wartime. Gulf War−era veterans now account for the largest share of all U.S. veterans. Read More …
COLLEGE CORNER Five Tips To Help You Ace Personal Finance 101
(NAPSI)—Managing money as a college student can be challenging—with juggling tuition, room and board, books and everyday expenses, costs can quickly add up. Money is often tight and income limited. What’s more, for many, college is a time when they may be managing their money for the first time, not to mention with the added Read More …
CAREGIVER’S CORNER What To Do When Life Makes You A Caregiver For Someone You Love by Diana Pierce
(NAPSI)—What would you do if you were suddenly faced with a caregiving challenge? A number of us are finding ourselves in this situation, including me. Helping a friend or loved one navigate life and health care can be complicated and frustrating. Over the last several months, I’ve been meeting with members of Blue Cross and Read More …
VETERANS NEWS & NOTES Long Term Care Benefits: Secure Your Future, Protect Your Retirement
(NAPSI)—A long-term care event may occur at any age, and the potential financial and emotional strain that accompanies it can affect you and your loved ones. Millions of Americans require long term care during their lifetimes, which includes the need for cognitive or physical assistance with simple tasks like bathing, eating and dressing—the everyday activities Read More …