(NAPSI)—The IRS has good news, bad news and better news for many taxpayers. The good news: You may be able to get an extension and file your taxes as late as October 17. The IRS knows sometimes you just can’t and that information needed to file a return, such as a Schedule K-1 or Form Read More …
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES Survey Shows Veterans Are Desirable Candidates For Civilian Workforce
(NAPSI)—As U.S. companies continue to find new and innovative ways to conduct business, produce better products, offer the most efficient customer service, or unveil the latest gadget, one skill set employers look for is experience, or, more specifically, readiness. The U.S. military is a tremendous example of a “readiness incubator,” instilling within its members leadership, Read More …
PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT Research Suggests More Planning Needed
(NAPSI)—About 10,000 baby boomers retire every day across America but research from the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) has found they are losing confidence in their ability to attain financial security during their retirement years. A 2015 study by the IRI found that only 27 percent of boomers are highly confident their savings will last throughout Read More …
PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS Facts And Tips On Keeping Mobile Payments Safe
(NAPSI)—You may have heard about mobile payments—using your smartphone, tablet or other mobile devices to pay for purchases. Mobile payments can be convenient, but are they safe? After all, smartphones and other mobile devices that can access the Internet are basically personal computers that you carry around with you. You can store your contacts, passwords Read More …
MANAGING YOUR FINANCES Springtime Is A Good Time To Check Your Credit Report
(NAPSI)—Most people look to spring as a good time to clean out those items you no longer need and get organized. This should extend to your financial records as well. Start with your credit report. You can get a free annual copy from each of the nationwide credit reporting companies—Equifax, Experian and TransUnion—by going to Read More …
EYE ON HEALTH Making Laser Vision Correction Surgery Affordable—A Look At The Options
(NAPSI)—With more than 600,000 procedures taking place every year, laser vision correction surgery—such as LASIK—remains an extremely popular option for adults interested in reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contacts to see clearly. With an average price of $4,500 for the most advanced procedure, many people interested in LASIK are often challenged to Read More …
NEWSWORTHY TRENDS Homeowners Plan To Save By Making Their Homes More Energy Efficient
(NAPSI)—According to a recent Harris Poll, two out of three Americans plan to make their home more energy efficient in the next year. For 84 percent of them, the biggest motivator is the money they hope to save. Further Findings Warm welcome. The survey also found that more than two in five Americans expected their Read More …
Save Money And Energy
(NAPSI)–Here’s a cool idea: If your refrigerator is 15 years old or older, replacing it with a new ENERGY STAR® certified one can save you $260 over the next five years and reduce your carbon footprint. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, if all refrigerators 15 years old or older in the United States Read More …
INTERNET SECURITY Last-minute Tips to Ease Tax Season for Small Business Owners
(NAPSI)—Tax season can be stressful for small business owners. Not only do you have to pull together all of your company and employee tax information, but you have the added stress of ensuring that sensitive data doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. With tax refund fraud hitting both individuals and companies across the United States Read More …