(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about is among the nation’s estimated 76 million baby boomers entering or preparing for retirement, coping with the fallout from the subprime mortgage crisis that began in 2007 and triggered the Great Recession is probably still an issue. As the crisis cut into boomers’ net worth and lowered the Read More …
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PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN Keep Your Kids On The Road To Safety
(NAPSI)—There’s good news, bad news and great news about children and safety on the road. The good news is that car seats, booster seats and seat belts save lives. In fact, in 2015, car seats saved the lives of an estimated 248 children under age 5. The bad news is every day in America, too Read More …
PROTECTING YOUR FINANCES What To Do If You See A Suspicious Credit Card Transaction
(NAPSI)—You scan your monthly credit card bill, only to find a suspicious transaction. Don’t panic. Fortunately, credit card companies largely shoulder the financial burden of unauthorized credit card charges. By law, you’re only on the hook for $50, and it’s unlikely you’ll even be dinged for that much. Now it’s time to take action through Read More …
BEAUTIFUL IDEAS All Of The Fun, None Of The Calories
(NAPSI)—When you’re a kid, birthday parties are the best. Why? One major reason is the food. Candy, cookies and-of course-the cake. And when it comes to birthday cakes, the bigger, richer and sweeter, the better. But when you get a bit older, getting a full day’s worth of sugar in a single serving isn’t the Read More …
MOVING IDEAS Dos And Don’ts To Help You Keep On Truckin’
(NAPSI)—Picture this: You’re at the wheel of a real truck, driving down the highway, with everything you own in the back. That’s not just some escapist fantasy. It’s a great way to save time and money the next time you move. It can also be a grand adventure. Take the scenic route; fit a little Read More …
FITNESS FACTS SilverSneakers Celebrates 25 Years of Health and Happiness
(NAPSI)—While the fitness industry has changed over the decades with workout “fads” that have come and gone, one exercise program has stood the test of time—SilverSneakers®. As the nation’s leading community fitness program designed for older Americans, SilverSneakers has changed thousands of lives through fitness for the past 25 years. What began in 1992 as Read More …
DENTAL HEALTH Six Amazing Secrets Behind Your Smile
(NAPSI)—Each smile is unique. What does yours say about you? Your Teeth Tell Your Story Scientists can learn a great deal about people based on their teeth. Teeth can reveal people’s age, diet and where they live. Teeth can also display signs of stress or illness, providing researchers with a detailed history of a person’s Read More …
YOUR MONEY Plan For Your Retirement
(NAPSI)—If you’re like 82 percent of Americans, you may be concerned about retirement, according to the Employment Benefit Research Institute. Fortunately, you may have a brighter future if you heed five hints from Ray LeVitre, CFP, author of “20 Retirement Decisions You Need To Make Right Now” as well as founder and managing partner of Read More …
MAKING LIFE EASIER Stop Losing Your Keys With This Great Find
(NAPSI)—Twice a week, one in four Americans loses keys, and more than half say misplaced items cause us to be late. Fortunately, you can now change all that with a new technology from Pixie that uses augmented reality to lead you to the exact spot where your lost items are—saving you time and perhaps your Read More …
TECHNOLOGY FOR SMALL BUSINESS It’s Not Just Personal, It’s Business by Jeff Allen
(NAPSI)—According to Pew research, eight out of 10 Americans have smartphones and many of them bring their phones to work and just about everywhere else. This BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) world can be good for business because it can save a company money as employees bring and use their own devices on the company’s Read More …