(NAPSI)—Some clever kids will win a share of $100,000–for not breaking eggs. That’s because they’ll take part in the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC), the world’s largest student rocket contest and a key piece of the aerospace and defense industry’s strategy to build a stronger U.S. workforce in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This year’s Read More …
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VETERANS NEWS & NOTES How One Veteran And His Family Found Support After An Injury
(NAPSI)—Service-related injuries have an effect that is felt by the entire family. Here’s a look at one couple and how they coped. One Family’s Story When Melissa Johnson and her husband, Sean, got married in 1995, Sean had already served in Operation Desert Storm and had been trained as a paramedic. He first enlisted in Read More …
MANAGING YOUR FINANCES Safety Tips To Fight Identity Fraud
(NAPSI)—When it comes to identity fraud, there’s good news and bad news. The bad news is the number of victims is at its second highest level in six years; the good news, the amount stolen is at its lowest in the past six years, according to Javelin Strategy & Research. Identity fraud remains a serious Read More …
MANAGING YOUR MONEY Tax Extension Facts
(NAPSI)—The IRS has good news, bad news and better news for many taxpayers. The good news: You may be able to get an extension and file your taxes as late as October 17. The IRS knows sometimes you just can’t and that information needed to file a return, such as a Schedule K-1 or Form Read More …
JOB OPPORTUNITIES Survey Shows Veterans Are Desirable Candidates For Civilian Workforce
(NAPSI)—As U.S. companies continue to find new and innovative ways to conduct business, produce better products, offer the most efficient customer service, or unveil the latest gadget, one skill set employers look for is experience, or, more specifically, readiness. The U.S. military is a tremendous example of a “readiness incubator,” instilling within its members leadership, Read More …
PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT Research Suggests More Planning Needed
(NAPSI)—About 10,000 baby boomers retire every day across America but research from the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) has found they are losing confidence in their ability to attain financial security during their retirement years. A 2015 study by the IRI found that only 27 percent of boomers are highly confident their savings will last throughout Read More …
PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS Facts And Tips On Keeping Mobile Payments Safe
(NAPSI)—You may have heard about mobile payments—using your smartphone, tablet or other mobile devices to pay for purchases. Mobile payments can be convenient, but are they safe? After all, smartphones and other mobile devices that can access the Internet are basically personal computers that you carry around with you. You can store your contacts, passwords Read More …
MANAGING YOUR FINANCES Springtime Is A Good Time To Check Your Credit Report
(NAPSI)—Most people look to spring as a good time to clean out those items you no longer need and get organized. This should extend to your financial records as well. Start with your credit report. You can get a free annual copy from each of the nationwide credit reporting companies—Equifax, Experian and TransUnion—by going to Read More …
EYE ON HEALTH Making Laser Vision Correction Surgery Affordable—A Look At The Options
(NAPSI)—With more than 600,000 procedures taking place every year, laser vision correction surgery—such as LASIK—remains an extremely popular option for adults interested in reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contacts to see clearly. With an average price of $4,500 for the most advanced procedure, many people interested in LASIK are often challenged to Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Know Your Risk For Prediabetes
(NAPSI)—While many people are familiar with type 2 diabetes, fewer are aware of prediabetes, a serious health condition that affects 86 million Americans—more than one in three—and can often lead to type 2 diabetes. The Problem Nearly 90 percent of those with prediabetes don’t know they have it. People with prediabetes have higher than normal Read More …