(NAPSI)—Many Americans are getting in on an educational program where the initial expense is minimal, the first job is guaranteed and there are viable careers with family-wage incomes. They’re applying for the apprentice program with the Paul Hall Center, which prepares people to be U.S. Merchant Mariners. Applicants must be at least 18 years old Read More …
Category: Personal Finance
COLLEGE CORNER A Requirement For Federal College Money
(NAPSI)—Pell Grants, Federal Work-Study, Guaranteed Student PLUS Loans and National Direct Student Loans can all make life easier for college students. Before a young man can get any of them, however, he has to make sure he’s registered for the Selective Service. Fortunately, registration can be quick and easy by using any of the following Read More …
Top Personal Finance Stories
The personal finance PR gurus recognized the need to go beyond ordinary media lists to cover thousands more community news outlets in the wealthy suburbs, reaching millions more Americans. The top personal finance stories of the year included tips on home buying decisions, driving safety procedures, finding money for college and finding financing for entrepreneurs Read More …
ASUNTOS DE DINERO Planificación Para la Jubilación
(NAPSM)—Si alguna vez siente que sus recursos económicos son demasiado bajos para poder ahorrar para la jubilación, podría haber buenas noticias para usted. El Crédito del ahorrador (Saver’s Credit)—un crédito fiscal poco conocido para algunos trabajadores con ingresos bajos a moderados por el Servicio de Impuestos Internos o IRS—podría hacer que ahorrar para la jubilación Read More …
MANEJAR SUS FINANZAS La primavera es un buen momento para chequear su informe de crédito
(NAPSM)—La mayoría de la gente considera que la primavera es la temporada ideal para limpiar, organizar y botar lo que no se necesita. Esto también se refiere a sus informes financieros. Comience con su informe de crédito. Usted puede obtener una copia gratuita anual de cada una de las tres agencias nacionales de crédito. Estas Read More …
Private Security And Its Expanding Role In Law Enforcement
(NAPSI)—Having your identity stolen is an eye-opening experience. Even more eye-opening is the response you may get when calling police to report the crime. That’s because it’s become more common today to receive a follow-up visit at your home, not from that police agency, but from a representative of a private security firm specializing in Read More …
BOOK NEWS & NOTES 50 Plus! Critical Career Decisions For The Rest Of Your Life
(NAPSI)—Robert L. Dilenschneider’s “50 Plus! Critical Career Decisions for the Rest of Your Life” is a book of wise advice and down-to-earth insights that couldn’t be more timely or necessary for America’s baby boomers. “50 Plus!” offers essential guidance to help those at or near the mature stage of their careers. Dilenschneider reveals how to Read More …
It’s Time To Disrupt Aging: The Realities Of Aging Have Changed But Attitudes Have Not by Jo Ann Jenkins
(NAPSI)—How old is “old”? What constitutes being middle-aged? A generation ago, someone who was in his or her early 40s was considered by most people to be middle-aged, but you won’t find as many who think that now. A generation before that, middle age started at around 35. However, a composite of recent surveys conducted Read More …
YOUR AMAZING SMILE A Healthy, Beautiful Smile Is Within Reach
(NAPSI)—One of the most affordable investments in your healthy future may be orthodontic treatment. Doctor’s Advice “Orthodontic treatment is one of the few investments that can last a lifetime,” says Morris N. Poole, DDS, president of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). “The goal of orthodontic treatment is a functional bite, ensuring the top and Read More …
MANAGING YOUR FINANCES Safety Tips To Fight Identity Fraud
(NAPSI)—When it comes to identity fraud, there’s good news and bad news. The bad news is the number of victims is at its second highest level in six years; the good news, the amount stolen is at its lowest in the past six years, according to Javelin Strategy & Research. Identity fraud remains a serious Read More …