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Transitioning To Work As A Young Adult With Disabilities
(NAPSI)—As young adults prepare to leave school and enter the workforce, Social Security’s Ticket to Work program can help make that a successful transition.
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Money And Finance
5 simple ways to teach kids financial literacy
(BPT) - Understanding finances and making smart money decisions is something many people struggle with. In fact, when asked to grade their own financial literacy most people give themselves a “C” or lower, according to new data from Prudential.
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Money And Finance
8 credit score myths debunked
(BPT) - Although they’re widely used and an important part of our lives, most people find credit scores confusing. Often, consumers have a lack of accurate information about how and why credit reports and scores are used by lenders. Credit reports and scores allow banks and creditors to determine their risk in lending money to you, whether for a mortgage, car or other loan. Your credit history shows how likely you are to handle your debt responsibly — and pay it back in a timely manner.
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- Transitioning To Work As A Young Adult With Disabilities
- Posted: December 05, 2019
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(NAPSI)—As young adults prepare to leave school and enter the workforce, Social Security’s Ticket to Work program can help make that a successful transition.
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- 5 simple ways to teach kids financial literacy
- Updated: December 06, 2019 - 2:45 am
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(BPT) - Understanding finances and making smart money decisions is something many people struggle with. In fact, when asked to grade their own financial literacy most people give themselves a “C” or lower, according to new data from Prudential.
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- 8 credit score myths debunked
- Updated: December 06, 2019 - 2:45 am
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(BPT) - Although they’re widely used and an important part of our lives, most people find credit scores confusing. Often, consumers have a lack of accurate information about how and why credit reports and scores are used by lenders. Credit reports and scores allow banks and creditors to determine their risk in lending money to you, whether for a mortgage, car or other loan. Your credit history shows how likely you are to handle your debt responsibly — and pay it back in a timely manner.
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- Tips for the Best Financial You in the New Year
- Posted: December 02, 2019
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(StatePoint) At the same time that Americans are feeling the financial pinch of the holidays, they’re gearing up for 2020, with their top two goals being to save more and increase their credit scores, according to a national consumer survey by Experian.
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- Pointers On Protecting Your Packages And Property
- Updated: December 03, 2019 - 2:47 am
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(NAPSI)—This holiday season, the Postal Service™ looks forward to delivering a great deal of holiday cheer, along with more than 15 billion mail pieces. The United States Postal Inspection Service®, the federal law enforcement arm of the Postal Service, is working to keep your important shipments safe and prevent mail and parcel theft.
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- Four Personalized Gift Ideas for Some of the Hardest People on Your Shopping List
- Updated: December 03, 2019 - 2:47 am
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(NAPSI)—If you’re like many people, you’re sometimes stumped by what to give certain special folks on your list: your grandma, your mother-in-law or a cousin you rarely see.
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- The Retirement Balancing Act: Safeguarding Your Retirement Nest Egg as a Caregiver
- Updated: November 28, 2019 - 4:06 am
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(NAPSI)—According to the U.S. Census, by 2035, older generations are projected to outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history, thus increasing the need for caregivers. Millions of adults, including Boomers, are already taking care of loved ones and facing new realities that require sacrifices to provide care.
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- Enter the Money Smart Kids Contest to Win Big For Your Child’s School
- Updated: November 28, 2019 - 4:06 am
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(NAPSI)—If you think your kids could be more money conscious, you’re far from alone. In fact, according to the National Financial Educators’ Council, fewer than one in four children talk to their parents about money with any frequency. Fortunately, teaching kids about managing money can pay off in more ways than one. It can mean thousands of dollars could come to their school and other deserving recipients as part of an inspirational contest.
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- How Much Will This Holiday Season Cost You?
- Posted: November 25, 2019
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(StatePoint) According to one unique and whimsical economic indicator -- The PNC Christmas Price Index -- “true loves” will find all is calm when putting the gifts under the tree this holiday shopping season.
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- How to Help Young Adults Build Credit History
- Posted: November 25, 2019
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(StatePoint) As young adults establish their financial independence, they may be overwhelmed with enticing credit card offers. Free airfare, cashback and special introductory rates may be tempting, but choosing the right card is more important than snagging some fun freebies.
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- Veterans: Show Potential Employers You Are a Team Player
- Posted: October 23, 2019
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(StatePoint) If you’re a veteran, you have proven you can work on teams and, in many cases, lead them. Yet corporate recruiting experts say it’s crucial to properly frame your experience to maximize your chances of getting hired.
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- What Veterans Should Know About Caregiver Jobs
- Posted: October 18, 2019
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(StatePoint) Today, there are over 18 million U.S. veterans, many of whom are seeking civilian jobs. Experts say that the caregiving industry -- which is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years due to an aging population -- is particularly well-suited to the skills and experience of those who’ve served their country.
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- Optimism Springs This Fall for Small and Mid-Size Business Owners
- Posted: October 08, 2019
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(StatePoint) The success of small and mid-size businesses is an important economic indicator, and new survey results show encouraging news. Despite pricing pressures, talks of tariffs and even recession, those in the business community are by and large feeling good this fall.
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- Co-op Yacht Ownership Offers Hassle-Free Fun
- Updated: November 12, 2019 - 2:43 am
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- It seems as if there's co-ops for just about everything these days - condos, farms, horses, and now yachts. - more »
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- New Research Shows Big Opportunities for Small Businesses
- Updated: November 05, 2019 - 3:04 am
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- Today's technology has changed the shopping experience. While many of us still enjoy trying on clothes at our favorite department store, we also relish the ability to buy specific and unique items through an e-commerce app, or research product details via our smartphone. - more »
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- How a Career Helping Others Can Make You Happier
- Posted: September 17, 2019
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(StatePoint) There’s no doubt about it -- what you do each day for work can make a huge impact on your overall well-being. According to a Society for Human Resource Management survey, key job satisfaction aspects include job security, respect, trust and a positive and healthy environment. If you don’t have these things in your workplace, you may be considering making a career shift.
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- Eco-Smart Company Keeps Landfills Free of Old Textile Fibers
- Updated: October 26, 2019 - 2:35 am
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(NewsUSA)
- You probably don't think much about the fate of old, worn-out uniforms from restaurants, stores, healthcare facilities, sports teams, and other industries. But the fact is that many end up in landfills. However, one company is doing its part to lessen this carbon footprint by repurposing these old uniforms into new. - more »
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- 5 Tips for Balancing A Career and Caregiving
- Updated: October 25, 2019 - 2:55 am
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(NewsUSA)
- An estimated 34 million Americans provide unpaid care to adults age 50 or older every year, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, and that number is rapidly growing. More than half of those caregivers feel they have to make compromises at work to care for their aging parents, according to a new survey from Home Instead, Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care network. - more »
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- 4 Tips to Dress for Success at Work
- Posted: September 04, 2019
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(StatePoint) In today’s workplace, many employers have abandoned strict dress code policies, providing employees with more flexibility to dress casually.
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- Technician Education Can Fuel Financial Success
- Updated: October 04, 2019 - 3:04 am
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(NewsUSA)
- It doesn't take a college degree to understand that a four-year education may not be the end-all and be-all it once was, according to a new survey of U.S. high school students. With rising costs for higher education, and the way it equates to a career, more high school students say costs will be a "deciding factor in which college they attend or whether they end up going at all," according to the Washington D.C.-based nonprofit College Savings Foundation. - more »
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