(NAPSI)-While there are many advantages to living in a connected world, the rise in cybercrime poses risks to our personal information. So how can you safeguard this information while enjoying online opportunities to achieve your financial goals? One important way you can help protect your identity is by regularly reviewing your credit reports. Doing so Read More …
Category: Personal Finance
MAKING LIFE BETTER Here’s Something Your Life Insurance Company May Be Hiding From You
(NAPSI)—American seniors are postponing retirement, primarily for financial reasons. Unfortunately, many experience unexpected health problems and ultimately shorter life spans, according to a recent report from Bloomberg—fortunately, you don’t have to be among them. More seniors are exploring creative options to generate the cash needed to pay off bills, finance vacations or deal with health Read More …
AMERICAN LIFE How Young Men Can Improve Their Futures
(NAPSI)—Many high school and college students and their families don’t realize it, but the road to a good education and career can begin with a single, simple step: registering with the Selective Service. Why You Should Register That’s because registration is required to be eligible for a number of valuable benefits. They include: Eligibility for Read More …
Between the Farm and Your Table: The Finance Behind Thanksgiving Dinner
(NAPSI)—When you sit down to a Thanksgiving feast this year, you may not be thinking about the global financial markets that helped land the meal on your table. The ingredients in your favorite stuffing, the butter in those mashed potatoes and even the gasoline in the car that got your relatives to your door, all Read More …
VOLUNTEERS WANTED Older People Improve Life For Others And Themselves
(NAPSI)—Many older Americans have discovered that sharing their accumulated wisdom with others who need help can be a big win all around. Here’s a look at two ways you can stretch your mind and show your heart: Experience Corps AARP Foundation Experience Corps unites teachers, schools and older adults to improve children’s academic and social Read More …
MANAGING YOUR MONEY Top Tips For Retirement Planning In Your 40s, 50s and 60s
(NAPSI)—For some, retirement may still be down the road, but planning for your future should happen at every age. Baby boomers can expect to live to around age 85, according to the Social Security Administration. But seven out of 10 boomers do not feel confident that they have the financial resources to live comfortably in Read More …
HINTS FOR HOMEBUYERS How To Be Prepared In Case The Housewarming Party Isn’t The Only Surprise In Your New Home
(NAPSI)—No matter how thorough your home inspection, the odds are your new house will reveal a surprise shortly after you move in. That’s why one young woman, Andrea, was prepared the second time she bought a house. Andrea is a digital marketing manager who relocated to Wisconsin from Michigan. Although she had enough saved from Read More …
BEWARE OF STOCK FRAUD Beware Of Stock Fraud In The Wake Of Natural Disasters
(NAPSI)—Financial fraud routinely follows on the heels of natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes—but you don’t have to be a victim. After a disaster, you may receive unsolicited phone calls, e-mails and texts, including from messaging apps, about investments that exploit a variety of disaster-related opportunities. Best bets for scams include stock or crowdfunding Read More …
AMERICA’S PROTECTORS Understanding Education And Military Families
(NAPSI)—America’s military service members make great sacrifices for our country—and for their own families—but are their kids getting what they need from our K−12 education system? A new national survey of service members, spouses and veterans looks at educational options for military families, their satisfaction and how their choices can play a role in whether Read More …
BUSINESS NEWS AND NOTES Ready, Set, Grow: Four Tips For New Product Success
(NAPSI)—You’ve got a great product—now what? As a small-business owner, you likely get only one opportunity to launch a product successfully and set your brand up for growth. Here are four practical ways to prepare your product for liftoff. Barcode your products (the right way). While selling direct to consumers can be profitable, working with Read More …