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Business And Finance Front
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Good Outcomes Start With Good Choices
(NAPSI)—If you were offered a 50 percent pay increase but had to give up time with your family in order to get it—would you make that trade? Even though seven out of 10 Americans (71 percent) say they would be happier if they had more money, few are willing to make trade-offs between their families and their finances.
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Planning Tips For High School Seniors
(NAPSI)—There’s good news for seniors about to graduate from high school. Investing a little time and effort now can pay off when it comes to planning your future. Here are some tips.
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New Poll: Moms Prefer More School Choice
(NAPSI)—A new poll on popular though sometimes controversial schooling issues shows that moms of school-age children are frustrated with K−12 education’s current course. Perhaps as a result, they want the ability to choose where and how their children are educated outside of public schools.
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Thursday 05/23/2013
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- Good Outcomes Start With Good Choices
- Updated: May 24, 2013 - 3:32 am
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(NAPSI)—If you were offered a 50 percent pay increase but had to give up time with your family in order to get it—would you make that trade? Even though seven out of 10 Americans (71 percent) say they would be happier if they had more money, few are willing to make trade-offs between their families and their finances.
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- Planning Tips For High School Seniors
- Updated: May 24, 2013 - 3:32 am
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(NAPSI)—There’s good news for seniors about to graduate from high school. Investing a little time and effort now can pay off when it comes to planning your future. Here are some tips.
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- New Poll: Moms Prefer More School Choice
- Updated: May 24, 2013 - 3:32 am
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(NAPSI)—A new poll on popular though sometimes controversial schooling issues shows that moms of school-age children are frustrated with K−12 education’s current course. Perhaps as a result, they want the ability to choose where and how their children are educated outside of public schools.
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Wednesday 05/22/2013
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- Choosing the right financial products for all stages of life
- Updated: May 24, 2013 - 3:32 am
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(BPT) - No matter where you are in your life, you have a lot of decisions to make. When to buy your first house? What school to attend? Is it the right time for a job change? As things change in life, those changes influence your financial decisions, too.
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- Got student debt? How your credit affects more than just borrowing power
- Updated: May 24, 2013 - 3:32 am
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(BPT) - If you’re a recent college graduate, chances are you left school with more than just a diploma. You’re probably carrying debt, as well. You may already know how debt affects your future borrowing power, but it’s important to also understand how credit impacts other areas of your financial life, as well – such as how easily you’ll be able to rent an apartment when you leave home.
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Tuesday 05/21/2013
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- Americans concerned about outliving their money
- Updated: May 24, 2013 - 3:32 am
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(BPT) - What concerns Americans the most as they look ahead toward the retirement years? One of their biggest worries is outliving their money, according to a recent survey by Prudential Retirement. A substantial 71 percent of survey respondents fear they may not have enough retirement income to last a lifetime. Only one in five are highly confident they will have sufficient retirement income.
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Monday 05/20/2013
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- Following Warren Buffet's Lead in Energy Deregulation
- Updated: May 21, 2013 - 3:31 am
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(NewsUSA) - According to recent reports, Warren Buffet has identified energy deregulation as the next big financial opportunity to reverberate around the country. Similarly, former GE Chairman Jack Welch described deregulation as "the next biggest thing since the Internet."
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Wednesday 05/15/2013
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- Many Seeking A New Start Are Sold On Sales
- Updated: May 16, 2013 - 3:32 am
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(NAPSI)—There’s good news for those seeking a new career. No matter what jobs you may have held in the past, a career in sales can offer an opportunity to “go with what you know” in a new and rewarding way.
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- Morocco: Combating Terrorism With Opportunity
- Updated: May 16, 2013 - 3:32 am
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(NAPSI)—While some think of North Africa as a region of turmoil and unrest half a world away, one nation has emerged as a leader, demonstrating a commitment to cooperation and regional security that can ultimately benefit the interests of the U.S.
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Monday 05/13/2013
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- The key to being in-demand your entire career: Be a 'producer'
- Updated: May 20, 2013 - 3:31 am
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(BPT) - From January 2010 to February 2013, the average unemployment rate was 8.8 percent, a stark contrast to the average of 5.3 percent from January 2003 to December 2006. Though the unemployment rate - currently at its lowest point since 2009 - has begun to improve, it is a slow recovery; the percentage of unemployed Americans out of work for more than one year has skyrocketed from 10 percent in 2007 to more than 30 percent today, according to The Pew Charitable Trusts.
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Thursday 05/02/2013
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- Are Women Better Leaders than Men?
- Updated: May 02, 2013 - 3:31 am
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(StatePoint) With more women rising to top positions in business and government, the topic of women and their capacity for leadership has been all the buzz in the media lately.
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Wednesday 05/01/2013
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- May is Small Business Month: Do You Have What it Takes to Start Your Own Business?
- Updated: May 08, 2013 - 3:32 am
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(StatePoint) Tired of taking orders? Have a great business idea? May, which is National Small Business Month, is a great time to think about starting your own endeavor.
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Monday 04/22/2013
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- Gauging Internet Marketing Efforts and Results
- Updated: April 23, 2013 - 3:31 am
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(NewsUSA) - It's tempting to slack off on certain business ventures as the weather heats up, but we all know businesses don't get the luxury of a summer break.
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Thursday 04/18/2013
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- Armstrong Williams: Giving Back to the Industry He Loves
- Updated: April 19, 2013 - 3:32 am
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(NewsUSA) - There's something to be said for the media gurus who immerse themselves in the whole industry. Multi-media mogul Armstrong Williams began as a South Carolina high schooler with an aptitude for public speaking and wound up hosting a daily radio show and nationally syndicated TV program, "The Right Side With Armstrong Williams."
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Monday 04/15/2013
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- Returning to Normalcy After a Cancer Diagnosis
- Updated: April 15, 2013 - 3:31 am
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(StatePoint) Cancer. It’s a word no one wants to hear, yet all too many people are diagnosed each year. With a diagnosis comes many questions, most importantly how to get the best medical care possible. For many, the next logical question is how to maintain a normal life with cancer -- including balancing work, life and health demands.
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- Five Things You Should Never Say in a Job Interview
- Updated: April 15, 2013 - 3:31 am
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(StatePoint) Are you having trouble landing a job and you’re not sure why? The right skills and an impressive resume may get you an interview, but getting hired is another story.
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Thursday 04/04/2013
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- New Learjet 85 Continues 50-Year Legacy
- Updated: April 05, 2013 - 3:31 am
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(NewsUSA) - "They said I'd never build it. That if I built it, it wouldn't fly. That if it flew, I couldn't sell it. Well, I did, and it did, and I could."
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Wednesday 03/27/2013
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- Businesses capture additional opportunities with frozen yogurt
- Updated: March 28, 2013 - 3:31 am
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There’s nothing like a cool, refreshing and healthy treat to chase away the summer heat or the winter dreariness, no matter if you’re 80 or 8. And it’s rare for a person to turn down a delicious snack when celebrating a birthday. Frozen yogurt is a popular treat for all ages and celebrations in life, which could explain why businesses offering it reported significant growth over the past five years.
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Monday 03/25/2013
- Why Being Interesting Helps You Get Ahead
- Posted: March 25, 2013
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(StatePoint) In an age of economic uncertainty, being indispensable at work is crucial to job security. And while developing specific professional skills is important, some experts say that there are intangible factors that are even more important for your long-term success.
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Monday 03/18/2013
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- Want a Job Interview? Fire Your Resume
- Updated: March 19, 2013 - 3:31 am
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(NewsUSA) - With almost 4 billion resumes distributed annually, there's growing frustration among job seekers that they are blending into the competitive landscape. While the economy plays a role, some experts believe resumes might also be a reason for this anonymity.
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