(NAPSI)—As the weather improves, many people feel more and more drawn to playing games, walking, biking and exercising outdoors. Those can all be healthy ways to have a good time but if you only do them occasionally, you could end up feeling stiff and sore the next day. Fortunately, you can have your fun and Read More …
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EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY Today’s Students Want To Read The Latest Textbooks
(NAPSI)—Here’s something parents, teachers, students and taxpayers may be glad to learn: An answer to education costs could be in the palm of your hands…if, that is, you get your hands on the latest thing in schoolbooks—digital textbooks, which can provide more and cost less than traditional ones. They make learning easier and more fun Read More …
TAX TOPICS Software Or Tax Pro: What The Difference Can Mean For You
(NAPSI)—According to the National Taxpayer Advocate, nearly 60 percent of taxpayers hire paid preparers to do their taxes. With all the tax software programs out there, why do so many people turn to a professional? “It really depends on the situation,” explained Rich Rhodes, EA, an enrolled agent in Ohio. “Young, single adults with one Read More …
CAR FACTS Look Out For Liens
(NAPSI)—When buying a used car, it’s important to look for problems that aren’t readily apparent. You might think of damage or fraud, but this includes any financial issues as well. What To Watch For For starters, make sure any unpaid liens have been resolved before buying the car. A lien is “a legal right to Read More …
PLANNING YOUR RETIREMENT Uncle Sam Wants You To Save For Retirement
(NAPSI)—If you ever feel your finances are too stretched to save for retirement, you’re not alone—and there could be good news for you. The Saver’s Credit—a little-known tax credit made available by the IRS to eligible taxpayers—could make saving for retirement more affordable than you think. It may reduce your federal income taxes when you Read More …
GIFT IDEAS Look Like A Blooming Genius To Your Valentine
(NAPSI)—Legend has it that King Henry VIII—the one who famously had six wives—declared the first Valentine’s Day in 1537. Ever since, it’s been an occasion to show the one you love how much you care, with cards, sweets and gifts. And flowers. It just isn’t Valentine’s without the flowers! Roses Help You Rise to the Read More …
HEALTHY EATING How To Have Fun, Dine Out And Stay In Shape
(NAPSI)—According to recent Nielsen reports, more than one in three Americans have resolved to stay fit in 2017. If you’re among them—or would like to be—you may be glad to learn that being healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up a lot of time or sacrifice the finer things in life such as dining Read More …
ART IN AMERICA Irving Burgie, The Father Of Modern Calypso
(NAPSI)—If you’re like most Americans, you may be surprised to learn just where some of the best-known and beloved calypso songs originated. Though such songs as “Day-O,” “Jamaica Farewell,” “Island in the Sun” and many more may sound like they sprang up from roving troubadours, they were all written by the same man, in many Read More …
YOUR YARD Versatile Tools, One Beautiful Yard
(NAPSI)—Want to get your outdoors in shape quickly and without a garage full of equipment? It all starts with power equipment that provides consumers maximum versatility, ease of operation and the ultimate in convenient storage. Now, you can use just one power shaft with interchangeable attachments to carry out a range of finishing touches, including Read More …
EDUCATION NEWS & NOTES Never Too Late To Finish High School
(NAPSI)—For many adults, passing a high school equivalency test (such as the GED® test) is the first step toward a better job, a college degree and a brighter future. Last year, adults in the U.S. who had a high school diploma or equivalent earned nearly $10,000 per year more than those without a high school Read More …