2015

Need Transportation To Medical Appointments? Your Taxi Fees May Be Covered If You Subscribe To Medicaid

Are you on Medicaid, yet not keeping up on your health because you don't have proper transportation to and from your medical appointments? Have you scheduled doctor visits only to have your beater car not start or a not-so-reliable friend or family member promise you a lift and then not show up? If so, then it's time you learn about section XIX of the Social Security Act and how it can help you secure safe, reliable rides to and from your medical appointments.

4 Ways To Prevent Weak Spots In Your Wireless Home Security System

You may be in the market for a new home security system with wireless features, or currently have one installed. There are important factors beyond basic use of your system that you need to know to prevent vulnerabilities. Use Basic Security Measures The features of your wireless security system that make your life easier can create an entry point for hackers and conventional thieves. Setting a strong password is a fundamental step in preventing unauthorized access to your system.

Want To Improve Your Credit Score? What Should You Know About Installment Loans?

If your credit score has dropped after a few missed payments or other negative reports -- or if you've recently graduated or gotten your first job and don't yet have credit -- you may be wondering what you can do to increase your score. Not only can a low credit score impact your ability to purchase a home or a new car, it can even cause your auto insurance rates to rise.

How Can You Remain Promotable While Working From Home?

If you currently work remotely from a virtual office, you probably already enjoy many of the special benefits of working from home. Along with reduced transportation and meal costs, you won't need to maintain a full business wardrobe or pay for frequent dry cleaning. Unfortunately, some of these lowered expenses can come at a higher professional cost. Many hiring managers and other business professionals have warned telecommuters of the dangers inherent in working from home -- namely, that you'll be passed over for promotions and pay raises if you don't get the right amount of "

Own a Business? 3 Paper Shredding Myths And How They Can Hurt You

As a business owner, it isn't always easy to save time and money. When you think about ways to stay efficient, you might lean towards moving tasks in-house so that you don't end up paying high premiums for professional services. However, outsourcing certain responsibilities, like paper shredding, can actually be better for your business. Here are three paper shredding myths you should be aware of, and how doing things the wrong way could hurt your business:

Good Mourning Jewelry: A Beginner's Guide To Victorian Era Jet

During the Victorian Era, deciding what you were going to wear to a loved one's funeral was a pretty big deal. It was so big a deal, in fact, that most towns had their own mourning jewelry shops. These shops catered to individuals in mourning, crafting and personalizing rings, necklaces, and brooches that memorialized the life of those who had passed. And, if you were among the wealthiest, classiest citizens of the Victorian Era, your jewelry would have been made from the top-of-the-line material of its time -- jet.

3 Essential Moving Tips For Small Businesses

A corporate move can mean days of chaos, confusion, and stress, while productivity grinds to a halt. Or it can be quick, stress free, and painless, and involve a minimum amount of downtime — allowing your staff to get right back to work and your business to get back to turning a profit. It all depends on how you handle a few important decisions leading up to the day of the move.