(NAPSI)—If you’re thinking about selling a home, you may have wondered: “What, really, does a real estate agent do to earn a 6 percent commission?” In the past, real estate agents had to scour literal books of listings and drive clients around to see listings to make sales. But today’s real estate process is much Read More …
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Gift Ideas What College Kids Need
(NAPSI)—To give college students something that’ll help them for years, consider these job search tools and resources. Give books on how to successfully navigate the job search process. One of the more popular books is “The Secret to Getting a Job After College: Marketing Tactics to Turn Degrees into Dollars.” The newest edition addresses obstacles Read More …
Hints For Homeowners How To Prevent A Multigenerational Home Thermostat War
(NAPSI)—Multigenerational households are on the rise, with a record one in five Americans living in homes shared by multiple adult generations, inevitably leading to various domestic conflicts, including home temperature—but that doesn’t have to happen at your house. Bridging the Thermostat Gap Mom versus dad, grandmother versus granddaughter. When it comes to home climate control, Read More …
Hints For Homeowners Get Ready For A Smart Home Three Ways
(NAPSI)—If you’ve been thinking about making your house a Smart Home, three tech trends are worth considering: Smart Lighting: Controlling home lighting through voice commands and mobile devices can be easy with low-cost, modular lighting systems from Deako. Traditional light switches can be converted to smart switches and smart dimmers, letting you control lighting, create Read More …
Postal Service Tips For A Less-Stressed Holiday
(NAPSI)—The U.S. Postal Service plans all year for the holiday season. With more than 240 years of experience delivering the holidays, the Postal Service and local postal elves are ready to make this year the best one yet. Here are some tips designed to help postal customers have a happier, less-stressed holiday by getting those Read More …
Understanding Our Economy Making Sense Of Cryptocurrencies
(NAPSI)—Social and traditional media have been abuzz with articles and information about the rising phenomenon of digital currencies. But what does it all mean and should you buy in? What Is Cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency, or simply crypto, is one type of digital currency. Cryptocurrencies are distinct from “fiat currencies” such as the dollar, euro or yen. Read More …
Moving Ideas Tips For Having A Smart Move
(NAPSI)—Every year, some 40 million Americans move into a new home. If you’re one of them, consider taking steps to ensure your move is a smart one: Create a to-do list. Write down everything you need to do before you’re settled in your new place. Include budgeting, decluttering, hiring movers and updating important records. Pack Read More …
Now Hear This Hearing Aids That Suit The Modern Lifestyle by Rebecca Herbig, Au.D.
(NAPSI)—Whether heading to the gym before work, meeting up with friends for dinner, or flying across the country for a business trip, if you’re like many people, your life seems busier than ever. If you also have hearing loss, you might wonder how hearing aids can fit in. While there are many different kinds of Read More …
College Corner A New Kind Of Higher Education
(NAPSI)—Colleges across the country are adapting to a new landscape in which prospective students are more carefully scrutinizing their choices. High schoolers are savvier than ever—more than a third now apply at nine or more colleges, according to the National Association for College Admission Counseling. Applying to 15 or 20 schools is not uncommon, counselors Read More …
Journey Through Your Hidden World Of Data Get Back To Loving Your Digital Life After A Hack
(NAPSI)—Learning you’ve been hacked can be a bummer. Luckily, Allstate believes your online information is just as important as your home or car. To help you learn more about managing your digital footprint, visit www.HiddenWorldOfData.com, which is a hub of educational resources. You can learn more about where your data goes and how to better Read More …