February is National Heart Month. Did you know that heart disease is the #1 killer of Americans? The American Heart Association provides you with a variety of ways to check your heart’s health and take steps to improve it. Most heart disease is preventable, and medical researchers have discovered many advances which can save lives. […]
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Who qualifies for Social Security Disability?
According to the Social Security Administration, a twenty-year-old has a 30% chance of becoming “disabled” prior to reaching retirement age. The SSA would define you as disabled if 1) you are unable to do the work you did before, 2) the SSA determines that you cannot adjust to other work because of your medical condition(s), […]
Read MoreJanuary is a perfect time to put your (financial) house in order!
Now that the flurry of the holidays is behind us, there is probably some holiday debris left behind. Spending on credit cards over the holiday season jumped 7% in November and was even higher in December. As a result, over 75% of Americans are now facing credit card debt that they plan to pay off […]
Read MoreToday is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!
Events and programs are happening state-wide to honor the legacy of civil rights crusader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Whether you’re interested in aeronautics, sports, the environment, or music, there is something that you can do on Monday to honor Dr. King and have a great time in the process. * Washington State History Museum […]
Read MoreStudent Loan Forgiveness Program – are you eligible?
As the costs of a college or graduate education go up, students may want to evaluate their career and work choices and consider entering public service. The Federal government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program allows a student loan debtor who works full-time for a state, federal, or local government or for a non-profit entity and […]
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