(NAPSI)—Americans are thinking more about how to pursue professional development and open doors to more satisfying career options. In fact, according to a recent University of Phoenix® survey, only 38 percent of U.S. working adults are very satisfied with their current professional position, and just 37 percent report that they are very satisfied with their Read More …
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Picking A Great Place To Work
(NAPSI)—Here’s good news for people wanting great jobs in the tech industry. For the fourth year in a row, one company in the space has been nationally recognized as a “Top Workplace.” Even better: That company, Carfax, is hiring more workers. You probably know Carfax for their Vehicle History Report, an invention that transformed how Read More …
SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTHCARE A Guide For Health Care And Insurance Usage: Four Factors That Inform Americans’ Health Care Decisions
(NAPSI)—Access to quality health care and reliable insurance coverage is in a constant state of change. Regardless of your health care services and treatments, there are basic terms and concepts that are universal in the health care industry. Below is a guide to help you navigate these terms and effectively use your insurance. Here are Read More …
PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT Ten Years After The Financial Crisis, Boomers Struggle To Define Retirement
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about is among the nation’s estimated 76 million baby boomers entering or preparing for retirement, coping with the fallout from the subprime mortgage crisis that began in 2007 and triggered the Great Recession is probably still an issue. As the crisis cut into boomers’ net worth and lowered the Read More …
PROTECTING YOUR FINANCES What To Do If You See A Suspicious Credit Card Transaction
(NAPSI)—You scan your monthly credit card bill, only to find a suspicious transaction. Don’t panic. Fortunately, credit card companies largely shoulder the financial burden of unauthorized credit card charges. By law, you’re only on the hook for $50, and it’s unlikely you’ll even be dinged for that much. Now it’s time to take action through Read More …
YOUR MONEY Plan For Your Retirement
(NAPSI)—If you’re like 82 percent of Americans, you may be concerned about retirement, according to the Employment Benefit Research Institute. Fortunately, you may have a brighter future if you heed five hints from Ray LeVitre, CFP, author of “20 Retirement Decisions You Need To Make Right Now” as well as founder and managing partner of Read More …
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES U.S. Working Adults Want To Change Careers. Take These Steps To Make Your Change A Success
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you know is thinking about changing careers, you’re far from alone. In fact, according to recently released findings from a University of Phoenix survey, 58 percent of U.S. working adults are interested in a new career. Among those interested in changing careers, 81 percent still identify barriers that keep them from Read More …
HINTS FOR HOME BUYERS High Tech Gives Atlanta Area Homeowners A Hand
(NAPSI)—There’s good news for anyone looking to renovate their home—from millennial first-time homebuyers, to growing families looking to enlarge and improve their space, to empty nesters interested in downsizing or renovating before selling! Atlanta’s oldest residential real estate firm, Harry Norman REALTORS, has partnered with Kukun to bring homebuyers the latest renovation technology to help Read More …
PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT Will You Have Enough Green For Your Golden Years?
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about is among America’s more than 74 million baby boomers, you may be glad to know of a helpful new book. It was written by a go-to resource for crisis financial planning, who frequently receives referrals from nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and home health agencies for clients in need Read More …
HINTS FOR HOMEBUYERS Three Important Things To Know
(NAPSI)—Buying a home is both a gratifying experience and challenging endeavor. This is especially the case this season. A healthy U.S. economy and steady job growth are translating to robust demand at a time when housing supply is insufficient in much of the country. Although the National Association of Realtors® is still anticipating this to Read More …