(NAPSI)—A growing number of American seniors are discovering the hidden value in an important asset—their life insurance policies. Americans aged 65 or older leave more than $100 billion in benefits on the table each year by lapsing or surrendering these policies. One reason is that it can be a problem for many retirees to afford Read More …
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UNDERSTANDING OUR ECONOMY Young Investors Win
(NAPSI)—Students across the country can invest a hypothetical $100,000 and gain an understanding of the economy and the government that many consider beyond price. It’s part of a 14-week challenge that organizes teams of middle and high school students by congressional district and state and teaches the importance of saving and investing, while promoting a Read More …
Avoid Home Improvement Scams
(NAPSI)—While home repairs are a standard part of homeownership, they can open the door to scam artists seeking to prey on vulnerable older adults—but you can avoid being a target. That’s a good thing, since recent research suggests older Americans lose over $36 billion annually to a range of financial exploitation schemes, including home improvement Read More …
HINTS FOR HOMEOWNERS Importance Of Garage And Gate Safety For Homeowners
(NAPSI)—As a homeowner, few things are more important than safety and security, whether referring to the entry and exit points of your home or community at large. Unfortunately, millions of homes and communities are at risk, with 1 in 15 garages and 3 out of 4 gate systems lacking the latest safety features, which ensure Read More …
BUSINESS STRATEGIES Motivating The Remote Workforce
(NAPSI)—According to Global WorkplaceAnalytics.com, 80 to 90 percent of the U.S. workforce would like to telework at least part-time. With the number of telecommuters expected to reach 5 million this year, virtual workplaces aren’t the wave of the future, they are already here. The benefits to virtual employees are numerous, including providing a better work-life Read More …
EDUCATION NEWS The ABCs Of ESAs: What Parents Need To Know
(NAPSI)—Improved student achievement and higher graduation rates are not as hard to achieve as one might think. They could become a reality with one simple policy: educational choice. Robust parental choice in education is an idea that has taken root in more communities in the U.S. than ever before, and education savings accounts (ESAs) are Read More …
CHILDREN’S HEALTH How To Help Sick Kids Get Better When Insurance Isn’t Enough
(NAPSI)—Imagine this: You take your child to the doctor thinking she has an infection. You discover she has a life-altering condition and your health insurance doesn’t cover all the costs. The Bells That’s what happened to Alicia Bell when her daughter Karis was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Says Bell: “There are no vacations from Read More …
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE CME Group Presents Scholarships to 77 Illinois High School Seniors
(NAPSI)—On Tuesday, CME Group, the world’s leading derivatives exchange, presented 77 high school seniors with $1,000 college scholarship awards. The students were selected based on essays they wrote about innovation, as well as their academic standing and extracurricular activities. “These scholarships demonstrate CME Group’s commitment to promoting education and innovation,” said Anita Liskey, CME Group’s Read More …
TECHNOLOGY IMPROVING LIVES Money Management
(NAPSI)—The millennial generation, born between 1982 and 2000, accounts for almost 25 percent of the total U.S. population and is expected to be a driving force in the economy for decades. It’s also the first generation that’s always had technology at their fingertips, so, it’s predicted, they’ll manage their important financial decisions digitally. For many Read More …
EDUCATION Change Lives: Become a Teacher
(NAPSI)—The nation is in the midst of a critical teacher shortage1 that is affecting the lives of students everywhere. The retirement of baby boomers is a contributing factor in the shortage the teaching profession is facing. However, with the advances in the way technology is used in the classroom and shifts in strategies to educate Read More …