(NAPSI)—Amazon Prime members save money and time through access to low prices, premium videos and music, as well as convenient delivery options. And now, Amazon has designed a discounted monthly Prime membership option for customers participating in a growing list of government assistance programs. How it Works Prime is already an incredible value at $99/year Read More …
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WORD FROM WASHINGTON 220 Cities, 140 Million Americans To Lose Amtrak Service Federal Budget Will Kill U.S. Train Network
(NAPSI)—This summer travel season may be the last year with train travel as an option for millions of Americans. The Administration’s proposed 2018 budget wipes out funding for almost all Amtrak trains except on the East and West coasts. More than 220 cities and towns will lose train service completely and 140 million people will Read More …
HINTS FOR HOMEBUYERS Technology Can Give You The Upper Hand On Your Next Home Purchase
(NAPSI)—Technology has revolutionized the homebuying process in some surprising ways. What Tech Can Do Today According to Google Trends, the number of searches for homes for sale has doubled in the past 10 years. Online tools streamline the research process and give buyers the power to explore home price trends, quality of schools and even Read More …
MONEY MATTERS Check Your Dollars: You Could Have A $1 Bill Worth $10,000
(NAPSI)—They get shoved in pockets and run through the laundry. Jammed in and spit out of vending machines. And grasped by many hands as they make their way across the United States. Dollar bills take a beating. In fact, the average life span for a $1 in circulation is only 5.8 years, according to the Read More …
EYE ON HEALTH Don’t Let Cost Be The Reason You Go Blind
(NAPSI)—Why would someone see an eye doctor when they have no symptoms? The truth is, some of the diseases that can rob you of your sight don’t show symptoms until you’ve already lost vision. The good news is that an eye exam by an ophthalmologist—a physician who specialize in medical and surgical eye care—can catch Read More …
PLANNING AHEAD Five Steps To Plan For Dealing With Diminished Capacity And Illness
(NAPSI)—Aging can change many things in a person’s life, including the ability to manage one’s own money. That sobering reality is behind the creation of a new resource, “Planning for Diminished Capacity and Illness,” issued by the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). These organizations offer this key Read More …
BACKGROUND ON BUSINESS For Many, Small Business Is Close To Home
(NAPSI)—If you are like many Americans, you either own or work for a small business. Small businesses are a big part of the country’s economy, employing 56.1 million members of the nation’s private workforce and creating two out of every three new jobs every year. “Small businesses have an enormous role to play in keeping Read More …
PLANNING YOUR RETIREMENT Are You Banking On Social Security For Your Retirement Income?
(NAPSI)—If you’re a middle-income baby boomer, chances are you’re still struggling to recover from the financial crash that began in 2007. You’re not alone: According to a new study, only two percent of boomers feel the economy has fully recovered, and 65 percent say they have not felt personal benefit from any recovery. If that Read More …
EDUCATION NEWS AND NOTES Using Academic Practices To Improve Your Communications
(NAPSI)—In today’s fast-paced world, new content is coming out faster than many people can keep up. According to an article in Science Daily, 90 percent of the world’s data has been generated in just the last few years. People actively develop new content every day, whether in their professional roles or when choosing what to Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Osteoporosis May Raise Risk Of Needing Long-Term Care
(NAPSI)—Osteoporosis, which causes thin and weakened bones, is a major health threat for older people. In fact, 54 million Americans have osteoporosis or low bone mass today. Studies show that half of the female population and 25 percent of the male population older than age 50 will suffer a fracture due to this disease in Read More …