(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about is among America’s more than 74 million baby boomers, you may be glad to know of a helpful new book. It was written by a go-to resource for crisis financial planning, who frequently receives referrals from nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and home health agencies for clients in need Read More …
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HINTS FOR HOMEBUYERS Three Important Things To Know
(NAPSI)—Buying a home is both a gratifying experience and challenging endeavor. This is especially the case this season. A healthy U.S. economy and steady job growth are translating to robust demand at a time when housing supply is insufficient in much of the country. Although the National Association of Realtors® is still anticipating this to Read More …
MONEY MATTERS Check Your Dollars: You Could Have A $1 Bill Worth $10,000
(NAPSI)—They get shoved in pockets and run through the laundry. Jammed in and spit out of vending machines. And grasped by many hands as they make their way across the United States. Dollar bills take a beating. In fact, the average life span for a $1 in circulation is only 5.8 years, according to the Read More …
MONEY MATTERS Money Matters
(NAPSI)—When it comes to personal finance, many people seem to be working tirelessly toward financial freedom and making only small strides—but a fresh mind-set can help. So more people can achieve this, there’s a CD series from self-made millionaire and master motivator Wesley Virgin called “The Million Dollar Blueprint—Unrevealed Secrets of a Millionaire Mind.” What Read More …
HEALTH NEWS AND NOTES Dieting For Dollars
(NAPSI)—A recent study in the journal Social Science & Medicine shows money is an effective motivator to “increase both the magnitude and duration of weight loss.” Another study published by The Journal of the American Medical Association called the double-incentivization model highly effective; that is, you’re more likely to succeed if you stand to lose Read More …
COOKING CORNER Not Just For The Holidays, Sweet Potatoes Can Take Center Stage Every Day
(NAPSI)—Healthful and delicious, sweet potatoes aren’t just for the holidays. These versatile vegetables are great in sweet and savory dishes and should be enjoyed year-round at any time of day. California sweet potatoes are primarily grown on small family farms and are prized for their flavor and texture thanks to the Golden State’s warm, dry Read More …
FABULOUS FOOD Give Classic American Dishes A Summer Twist With California Avocados
(NAPSI)—Summer is the perfect time for backyard get-togethers, whether for birthdays, reunions, Labor Day or just to hang out with friends and family. Whatever the celebration, Americans across the country will gather to share their common love of food through fantastic regional meals and favorite hometown dishes. With premium California avocados at their peak, now Read More …
AMERICA SALUTES ITS VETERANS Join Fujitsu In Supporting Military Families
(NAPSI)—A new way to honor America’s veterans and military families can be at your fingertips. That’s because Fujitsu General America launched a Facebook campaign to help military families. How It Works A leading provider of energy-efficient heating and cooling systems for residential and commercial use will donate $1 to Operation Homefront for every “like” it Read More …
FINDING RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS Finding Resources For Older Adults
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about is an older adult, you should know about the Eldercare Locator. The Eldercare Locator, a public service of the Administration on Aging, an agency of the U.S. Administration for Community Living is a nationwide service that connects older adults and their caregivers with information on aging services. Callers Read More …
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY The Reality Of Recycled Paper
(NAPSI)—Some people believe that because paper is made from wood fiber, using paper must be bad for trees. However, research shows using wood-based products like office paper actually helps keep American forests healthy. “Using both recycled and non-recycled paper is a great way to help the environment,” says Kate McGlynn, product environmental steward for Boise Read More …