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Americans Purchasing More Affordable Long Term Care Insurance

Mindy Hartman — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:57:46 -0600

The majority (84%) of long-term care insurance policies are now purchased prior to retirement age. More than half (52%) select options that significantly reduce the cost according to a study just published by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance.

Americans Under Age 60 Failing To Consider Long Term Care Insurance

Mindy Hartman — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:20:31 -0500

When it comes to knowledge about long-term care insurance planning, Americans under age 60 received a failing grade.

Cut Long-Term Care Insurance Cost In Half

Mindy Hartman — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:50:41 -0500

Individuals between the ages of 55 and 59 paid between $700 and $6,950 for long-term care insurance according to a new report released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, the industry's trade organization.

Can You Really Do Online Surveys For Money?

Denise Clay — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:56:45 -0500

With many people out of work or moms at home looking to earn a little extra income, people are looking to the internet as a possible way to earn a little extra money. If you are also looking to make a little extra cash then one of the options you will find is online surveys for money. The question is are these offers for real or just scams.

Apparently Cash For Refrigerators, Appliances Next

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:47:03 -0500

News is being reported from the sources in United States to UK that the Obama administration is preparing a Cash for Refrigerators program, a type of cash for appliances after the clunkers' success. The goal of the Cash For Appliances program is to boost sales of energy-efficient home appliances.

90 percent of US paper money contains cocaine

harminka — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:39:39 -0500

You probably have cocaine in your wallet, purse, or pocket. Sound unlikely or outrageous? Think again! In what researchers describe as the largest, most comprehensive analysis to date of cocaine contamination in banknotes, scientists are reporting that cocaine is present in up to 90 percent of paper money in the United States, particularly in large cities such as Baltimore, Boston, and Detroit. The scientists found traces of cocaine in 95 percent of the banknotes analyzed from Washington, D.C., alone.

Bartering To Pay For Health Care

Mindy Hartman — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:15:42 -0500

Maybe Congress should scrap their efforts at health care and health insurance reform. Old fashioned bartering for health care is growing in popularity among Americans. Take note President Obama.

Consumer Debt Drops in June; Fifth Straight Month

Michael Santo — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:28:52 -0500

Consumers continued to save in June, with consumer debt dropping for the fifth straight month. Unfortunately, the message from economists is that consumers need to spend, spend, spend if the global economy is to recover.

Wisconsin Research Highlights Need For Short Term Credit

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:15:04 -0500

Julie A. Urban, Ph.D. and Marzeih Bolhassani, Ph.D., both of the University of Wisconsin System, released the findings of their recent payday lending survey today at the 2009 Understanding and Overcoming Poverty in Wisconsin Conference.

Free - Two Free Tacos From Jack In The Box

Jesse Slome — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:47:48 -0500

Get two free tacos from Jack in the Box. Here is today's free or money savings offer.

Cash, Checks To Become Old

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:49:30 -0500

It is now widely accepted that payments by cash and cheques could soon be out-of-date. Industry commentators are stating this is good news for credit card companies like MBNA as well as mobile phone companies.

New Service Tracks Stimulus Incentives

Tue, 26 May 2009 14:54:00 -0500

Up-to-the-minute news on President Obama’s economic stimulus package became easier today with the launch of American Benefits News, a free media service sponsored by Information USA.