(NAPSI)—Each year, Medicare Open Enrollment begins on October 15 and ends on December 7. It’s an important opportunity for eligible individuals to select a Medicare plan that best meets their current and potential health needs, and also offers crucial protection for unexpected costs. Although it’s been 10 years since the worst financial crisis since the Read More …
Category: Personal Finance
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Five Steps Toward Successful Job Hunting
(NAPSI)—Whether you’re just starting your working life, looking for a new job or considering an entirely different career, useful connections and helpful tools are at your fingertips. For example, there are more than 10 million job listings on LinkedIn. Helpful Hints Nearly all professionals at the most sought-after companies found their way in through their Read More …
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Five Reasons To Pursue A Professional Doctorate
(NAPSI)—Over the past two decades, getting a doctorate degree has become more relevant for people who are not researchers or college professors. For example, an Ed.D. can prepare you for administration and leadership positions. Doctorate programs today emphasize practicality over philosophy and encourage students to solve workplace issues that affect their field. What Is A Read More …
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS Give The Gift Of Music For The Present Of A Lifetime
(NAPSI)—This year, you can make singing holiday songs extra special—when you bring the joy of music home by purchasing a piano. Here are four reasons having a piano in your home is a gift that keeps on giving. Playing music is good for your health. Even though you’re sitting down, playing the piano is a Read More …
MANAGING YOUR FINANCES The Simpler, More Affordable Way To Invest
(NAPSI)—Just as innovation is changing how people order food, shop and make travel arrangements, financial services companies have found a way technology can make investing more convenient and affordable. This latest trend is often referred to as automated investing. Before jumping in with your own finances, however, it’s important that you learn the details to Read More …
CAR CORNER Three Reasons Not To File A Claim For That Fender Bender
(NAPSI)—Although you’ll almost certainly want to have your insurance company cover the cost of a car accident involving multiple cars and serious damage, with plenty of other crashes, you may want to simply cover the cost yourself. Here are some conditions and situations when that option can make sense. The more of these that apply, Read More …
VOLUNTEERS WANTED When Disasters Strike, You Can Be Part Of The Solution
(NAPSM)—Every 24 seconds, somewhere in America, a fire department responds to a fire and firefighters are on the job, saving life and property. What many people may not realize is that most of these firefighters are volunteers. Seven out of 10 firefighters and emergency responders are volunteers, protecting their communities from a variety of hazards Read More …
MANAGING YOUR MONEY Five Everyday Reasons You Need To Know Math
(NAPSI)—Many people may shy away from the subject of math, but it is important to understand math as it plays an instrumental role in making good financial decisions. A new University of Phoenix® survey found that 28 percent of respondents reported they were not confident that their current math skills are strong enough to succeed Read More …
FAMILY FINANCES Don’t Leave Your Family With An Unwanted Inheritance
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about is among America’s estimated 75 million baby boomers, there are a few financial facts and figures you should know. For one thing, middle-income boomers are carrying more debt into retirement than ever before. So what happens to financial obligations after death? Life insurance not only helps provide your Read More …
SCHOOL NEWS & NOTES Don’t Forget An Important Part Of The School Year
(NAPSI)—Amid all the busyness and excitement of the school year—classes, friends, sports and other activities—there’s something very important young men should not forget: Within 30 days of their 18th birthday, they must register with the Selective Service. There are several reasons. First, it’s the law. Failure to register is a lot more serious than failing Read More …