Category: Personal Finance

PLANNING A MORE SECURE FUTURE

Long-Term Care Planning Made Easy: Find A Plan That’s Right For You (NAPSI)—You may already be aware of what long-term care is, whether it’s through personal experience caregiving for a loved one who needs daily assistance, or knowing a family member or friend who requires more support as they age. As you learn more about Read More …

MONEY MATTERS

Own A Home? You May Be Wealthier Than You Think (NAPSI)—The economy has taken its toll on American households over the last year, leaving many homeowners strapped for cash—but you may not have to be among them. Here’s some good news: If you’ve lived in your home for some time or if it has appreciated Read More …

WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Working Daughters Deserve Support (NAPSI)—For the approximate 23 million women who balance caring for an aging parent with going to work, and often raising children of their own, there is little recognition and not enough support. These women themselves often don’t think of what they do as caregiving; they just consider themselves dutiful daughters. Yet Read More …

WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Working Daughters Deserve Support (NAPSI)—For the approximate 23 million women who balance caring for an aging parent with going to work, and often raising children of their own, there is little recognition and not enough support. These women themselves often don’t think of what they do as caregiving; they just consider themselves dutiful daughters. Yet Read More …

PLANNING YOUR RETIREMENT

Financial Difficulties During a Global Pandemic: Why It Is Important To Start Saving For Retirement, Despite Your Age (NAPSI—The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Americans in more ways than one. With the ups and downs the market has experienced since the start of the pandemic, it’s important that working Americans understand their various financial and retirement Read More …

NEWS OF JOBS

Stay Informed By Subscribing To Texts From Ticket To Work (NAPSI)—Getting a job may not be as difficult as some people fear thanks to innovative efforts by a government agency. For example, on July 15, 2020, Social Security launched a campaign to inform the public about the Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program. The Ticket Program Read More …

TECHNOLOGY IMPROVING OUR LIVES

The Way We Work: New Tools Tackle Old Barriers (NAPSI)—Generations of people with disabilities have faced the challenge of figuring out how to best contribute their skills and talents in workplaces that weren’t originally designed with them in mind. Increasingly, employers are acknowledging the benefits of a diverse workforce and advances in technology have improved Read More …

ENERGY MATTERS

Start Saving Today, Tomorrow, and for Good (NAPSI)—When times are tough, it feels good to do what you can, and maybe spread a little added joy with the proceeds. For example, putting extra money in your pockets, while protecting the planet for generations to come.  Here’s How  If you find your utility bills are getting Read More …

HELPFUL IDEAS

Comfort For Your Family (NAPSI)—Here’s a look at something you may not like to think about—but could still be good to know: a funeral concierge can help you navigate planning a funeral and negotiating related expenses. Funeral concierge services are available from Everest Funeral Package, LLC.  How It Works Expert Everest consultants compare and negotiate Read More …

HINTS FOR HOME BUYERS

3 Ways To Get The House You Want (NAPSI)—Over five million homes are sold in America every year, according to realtors. If you’d like one of them to be yours, there are a few facts you should know.  In a perfect world, you’d fall in love with a new home, submit an offer, and have Read More …