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December 28, 2011

Global Traveler Announces 8th Annual Reader Survey Award Winners

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Global Traveler Announces 8th Annual Reader Survey Award Winners

Yardley, PA (PRWEB) December 01, 2011

The results are in! For the eighth consecutive year, Global Traveler conducted its GT Tested Reader Survey, asking frequent business and luxury travelers to name the best in a variety of travel-related categories. More than 36,000 people responded.

This year, Global Traveler’s distinguished readers recognized airlines, hotels, loyalty programs and travel-related products in 66 categories. The results of the survey are announced in the December 2011 issue, available today.

GT readers are frequent premium travelers averaging 16 international and 16 domestic round-trip flights a year, with an average household income of $ 340,000 per year. Global
Traveler’s elite readers spend an average 80 nights per year away on foreign travel and 40 nights on domesticated travel. A whopping 78 percent regularly travel in first or business class.

This year’s roster of highly regarded winners includes Singapore Airlines (Best Airline in the World), Emirates (Best Airline for First Class), Swiss International Air Lines (Best First-Class Seat Design) and Air Tahiti Nui (Best Airline in the South Pacific). Other top winners are South African Airways (Best Airline in Africa), Hainan Airlines (Best Airline in China), Incheon International Airport (Best Airport in the World), The Ritz-Carlton (Best Domestic Hotel Chain), The Peninsula Beverly Hills (Best Hotel in the United States), Boingo Wireless (Best WiFi Service) and Dubai Duty Free (Best Duty-Free Shops).

Over the past eight years, Global Traveler’s consistent, unbiased reporting has placed the GT Tested Reader Survey among the most highly regarded in the industry.

This year marks the first year for the following GT Tested categories: Best Private Jet Company in Asia (Deer Jet), Best Private Jet Company in the Americas (Delta Private Jets), Best Private Jet Company in Europe (Air Partner), Best Private Jet Company in the Middle East (Royal Jet), Best Hotel in the World (The Address Hotel Downtown Dubai), Best Overseas Delivery Program (Audi) and Best Noise-Canceling Headset (Sony Noise-Canceling Headsets).

“We are excited to announce the eighth annual GT Tested Reader Survey award results,” said Francis X. Gallagher, publisher and CEO of Global Traveler. “We received more than 36,000 responses this year, which is staggering. And, our readers know the best; the 2011 winners were truly chosen by the cream of the crop. Congratulations to all the winners. The companies topping our list this year are the very best of the best.”

This year’s winners will be feted at a cocktail reception this evening at award-winning The Peninsula Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, Calif. For more information, check out the December 2011 issue of Global Traveler or visit our website at http://www.globaltravelerusa.com. A complete recap of tonight’s festivities will be featured in the March 2012 issue.

A complete list of winners is as follows:

Best Airline in the World
Singapore Airlines

Best Airline for First Class
Emirates

Best Airline for Business Class
British Airways

Best Business-Class Seat Design
Virgin Atlantic Airways

Best First-Class Seat Design
Swiss International Air Lines

Best Airline in North America
Air Canada

Best Airline for Domestic First Class
American Airlines

Best Airline for Premium-Economy
Scandinavian Airlines

Best Airline for Onboard Service and Flight Attendants
Asiana Airlines

Best Airline in Central/South America
LAN Airlines

Best Airline in Mexico
Aeromexico

Best Trans-Atlantic Airline
Lufthansa

Best Trans-Pacific Airline
Asiana Airlines

Best Airline to Australia and New
Zealand
V Australia

Best Airline in the South Pacific
Air Tahiti Nui

Best Airline in Europe
TAP Portugal

Best Airline in Africa
South African Airways

Best Airline in the Middle East
Emirates

Best Airline in North Asia
Korean Air

Best Airline in Southeast Asia
Thai Airways

Best Airline in China
Hainan Airlines

Best Airline in Central/South Asia and
India
Jet Airways

Best Airline to Japan
All Nippon Airways

Best Airline for Security
EL AL Israel Airlines

Best Airline Cuisine
Alitalia

Best Airport Lounges
United Club

Best Airport in the World
Incheon International Airport

Best Airport in North America
Chicago O’Hare International Airport

Best Aircraft Type
Boeing 747

Best Frequent-Flyer Program
United MileagePlus

Best Airport Dining
Changi International Airport

Best Airport Staff/Gate Agents
Korean Air

Best Airline Alliance
oneworld

Best Private Jet Company in Asia
Deer Jet

Best Private Jet Company in the Americas
Delta Private Jets

Best Private Jet Company in Europe
Air Partner

Best Private Jet Company in the Middle East
Royal Jet

Best Hotel in the World
The Address Hotel Downtown Dubai

Best International Hotel Chain
The Peninsula Hotels

Best Domestic Hotel Chain
The Ritz-Carlton

Best Lifestyle Hotel
Andaz

Best Hotel in the United States
The Peninsula Beverly Hills

Best Hotel in the Eastern United States
Jumeirah Essex House, New York City

Best Hotel in the Western United States
The Peninsula Beverly Hills

Best European Hotel Chain
St. Regis Hotels and Resorts

Best Hotel Chain in Asia
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts

Best Hotel Chain in Latin America
Sheraton Hotels and Resorts

Best Hotel Chain in Mexico
FiestAmericana Hotels and Resorts

Best Hotel Chain in the Middle East
Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts

Best Hotel Club Floor
Grand Hyatt Grand Club

Best Domestic Tourism Destination
Oregon

Best International Tourism Destination
South Africa

Best Domestic Business City
Philadelphia

Best International Business City
Barcelona

Best Spa
Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

Best Golf Resort
Bandon Dunes, Bandon, Ore.

Best Hotel Rewards Program
IHG Priority Club Rewards

Best Wireless Service in the World
Verizon

Best WiFi Service
Boingo Wireless

Best Luggage Brand
Briggs & Riley

Best Overseas Delivery Program
Audi

Best Credit Card Rewards Program
American Express Membership Rewards

Best Travel Gadget
iPad

Best Tour Operator
Lindblad Expeditions

Best Duty-Free Shops
Dubai Duty Free

Best Noise-Canceling Headset
Sony Noise-Canceling Headset

Global Traveler will also recognize the following Wines on the Wing award winners at tonight’s reception: OpenSkies (Best Business-Class Wines on the Wing), Asiana Airlines (Best First-Class Wines on the Wing, Best First-Class Champagne, Best First-Class Red Wine), Etihad Airways (Best Business-Class White Wine), EL AL Israel Airlines (Best First-Class White Wine), South African Airways (Best Business-Class Sparkling Wine), V Australia (Best Business-Class Champagne), TAP Portugal (Best Business-Class Red Wine), Lufthansa (Best First-Class Red Wine), SkyTeam (Best Alliance Wines on the Wing), American Airlines (Best North American Wines on the Wing, Best North American Sparkling Wine, Best North American Red Wine) and US Airways (Best North American White Wine). The results of the Wines on the Wing airline wine survey were announced in the August 2011 issue.

About the Survey
Global Traveler conducted an open-ended survey of its readers to determine the best in 66 travel-related categories. The survey was conducted from Jan. 1, 2011, to Aug. 31, 2011. Questionnaires were available in subscriber copies of the magazine, online at http://www.globaltravelerusa.com/survey and through direct mail and email. Only questionnaires with more than 50 percent of the questions answered were considered. An outside accounting firm, Citrin Cooperman LLP, tabulated the result. Employees of the magazine and members of the travel industry were barred from participation.

About Global Traveler/FXExpress Publications, Inc.
Global Traveler, the only ABC-audited U.S.-based magazine for the international business traveler, is a business travel and lifestyle publication with an ABC-paid circulation of 107,140+. FXExpress Publications, Inc., based in Yardley, Pa., is a privately held company publishing Global Traveler, eFlyer; eFlyerAsia and several annuals; and also operating http://www.globaltravelerusa.com, http

December 26, 2011

The Business Finance Store Discusses New Changes in Credit Card Policies and Security

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The Business Finance Store Discusses New Changes in Credit Card Policies and Security

Funding Is Available

Santa Ana, CA (PRWEB) December 19, 2011

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (part of the federal government) wants major card companies to revise their agreements and make them more user-friendly, according to Credit Karma. The new 2-page-long agreement is a much more simplified version, Forbes reported. Small businesses seeking credit cards might be poised to wait for these agreements in order to simplify their selection process. In the recent blog post “New Rules: How Credit Card Changes Will Help Your Business,” the Business Finance Store discusses three major changes to credit card policies and security may affect small businesses.

Credit cards are an important part of small business life. Not only do they provide for one type of financing, they also allow customers to make purchases. Knowing the changes in credit card policies can mean the difference between business running smoothly or having a few extra bumps in the road. Read more about changes to credit card policies and security at the Business Finance Store blog.

The Business Finance Store is a business financing and consulting firm that offers customized Business Financial Solutions. Seasoned professionals offer assistance in a variety of financial solutions to help small businesses succeed such as: Business Financial Solutions, Legal Solutions, and Accounting Solutions.

The staff at The Business Finance Store understands that starting and growing a business is an exciting time. They keep it exciting by taking care of some of the most difficult aspects, by providing legal advice, helping with vital responsibilities like accounting & bookkeeping, and by obtaining business finance. They can quickly and easily guide entrepreneurs through many different complicated processes, and put them on the path to success.

For 10 years The Business Finance Store has been helping startups and other small businesses legally structure their companies, find the right franchises, get the funding they need, and to achieve the American Dream of owning their own successful business. Since expanding nationwide in 2007 they have helped thousands of companies and have funded over $ 60 Million in business credit lines, not including SBA loans. The Business Finance Store sees limitless potential in the current climate, and looks forward to many strong years of growth to come. Take some time to review their services, and give them a call.

For more information, or a free, no-obligation analysis of your business needs, visit The Business Finance Store, visit http://www.businessfinancestore.com. A member of their professional staff will contact you to discuss your business’ short and long-term goals. Whatever you need, The Business Finance Store is there.

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December 24, 2011

Skatehut Launches New Website and New State of the Art Shop

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Skatehut Launches New Website and New State of the Art Shop

Jacques Honour (Skatehut glide team) pops into the unexampled shop

(PRWEB) November 02, 2011

A state of the art website has been launched by leading skateboard retailer, and together with a brand new 5000 sq. ft shop, the online and offline shopping experience is even more exciting with Skatehut.

Skatehut.co.uk has been transform to make shopping online for skateboards, decks, micro scooters, longboards, Heelys and other cool skate gear fifty-fifty more handy for avid skating fans, and with an impressive social media presence, the team at Skatehut can provide the ultimate comprehensive online experience which covers everything from shopping, skating advice, videos and a fun social aspect to the skate world.

The shopping site now having top level shopping categories (including skateboards, longboards, skates, scooters, bikes, protection and clothing) and a shop-by-brand facility, a section for the most popular products, a section for the latest arrivals, a feature of staff pick, a Skatehut skate team page which displays the latest talents, a page dedicated to special offers and clearance products, and also a live Facebook feed so social media fans can get a sneak peek of the latest updates.

The chilled new website is complimented by a state of the art shop floor in Halesowen in the West Midlands, and the 5000 sq. ft store is brimming with the latest skating gear. Featuring the natural, designer look of red brick, a trendy mix of wood panelling, a stylish chill out area and its very own half pipe, the Skatehut building is much more than just a place to shop; it’s a pose for skaters to hang out. Even the Skatehut cash desk is create from wood to resemble the globally recognised half pipe, and the look of the entire shop is one of ‘understated designer’, but most of all, the freshly shop is equitable a very chill place to hang out.

Together with the new website launch, the manned at Skatehut are delighted to be improving the shopping experience for all of their customers, both online and offline. For website shoppers, adjacent day delivery is available at the standard delivery charge for any orders over £30 so online glide fans can get their gear as soon as potential, and the popular shopping site has already been named the ‘UK’s number 1 online skate shop’ by Experian Hitwise earlier this year.

Skatehut.co.uk aims to live up to the grand accolade and encourages any avid skaters to stay connected through Facebook, Twitter or YouTube so they can provide a full online experience for young people who love to skate. The societal concept is evident both in the West Midlands based Skatehut store and the brand new Skatehut website.

There are exciting times ahead for the Skatehut team and they are thrilled to be able to meet the growing demanding of skateboards and skating equipment with their new website and new Halesowen shop.

ABOUT SKATEHUT
SkateHut was established in 2007, as a family run business specialising in the popular brand, Heelys. The business expanded quickly, taking on a range of brands and products, including Santa Cruz skateboards, Renner Skateboards, Micro scooters, JD Bug Scooters, Razor electric scooters, Redline BMX bikes, Vans shoes, adult and kids clothing, and more.

The online retailer also has a stylish shop front connected to its huge product warehouse, and the retail store features unique themed interiors and specialist street artwork. SkateHut are continually adding to their range of skateboards and scooters and have recently added MADD gear Pro to their selection.

CONTACT

SkateHut
Unit 2, Block 2
Shenstone Trading Estate
Halesowen
Birmingham
B63 3XB
0121 501 1111
sales(at)skatehut(dot)co(dot)uk
http://www.skatehut.co.uk

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December 22, 2011

Social Security Disability Recipients to See 2012 Cost of Living Increase with January Payments

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Social Security Disability Recipients to See 2012 Cost of Living Increase with January Payments

Paul Gada, personal fiscal planning director for the Allsup Disability Life Planning Center

Belleville, IL (PRWEB) October 19, 2011

Beginning in January, Social Security disability recipients will see their monthly benefits increase with the 3.6 percent annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), according to Allsup, a countrywide provider of Social Security disability representation and Medicare plan selection services.

“This is good news for Social Security beneficiaries who have gone two years without a COLA,” said Paul Gada, personal financial planning director of the Allsup Disability Life Planning Center. “The down side is that it reflects an increase in the cost of living, and it’s also likely that existing Medicare plan participants will see their premiums increase.”

The Social Security COLA is tied to the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index, which takes into account the rate of inflation for the goods and services people buy. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) for the third quarter of the year is used to set the following year’s COLA.

Automatic benefit increases, or COLAs, have been applied to Social Security benefits since 1975 and have occurred every year except for 2010 and 2011, when consumer prices did not experience typical increases, and 1983, because of an administrative change. The COLA increase is applied to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Social Security retirement and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

SSDI is a required, tax-funded Federal insurance program furnishing individuals with fiscal resources if they are ineffectual to work for 12 months or longer because of a wicked disability or endmost condition. Individuals must have payed sufficient FICA taxes to be eligible.

COLA for Social Security Disability Recipients
The cost-of-living increase will be helpful to people with disabilities relying on Social Security disability benefits. Based on the average SSDI benefit of $ 1,070.40 in September 2011, the increase will amount to about $ 38.50 per month, or approximately $ 462 for the year.

But the relief may be short-lived for those also already receiving Medicare benefits. (SSDI beneficiaries begin receiving Medicare 24 months after entitlement to cash SSDI benefits.) “When there is a COLA increase, Medicare premiums increase, too. In 2012, they may increase enough to offset any COLA a Medicare beneficiary might receive from Social Security,” Gada explained.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is expected to report 2012 Part B Medicare plan premiums in November. “It remains to be seen how much of the COLA will be consumed by rising Medicare premiums,” Gada added.

Income Decisions and Social Security COLA
To make the most from the COLA increase, it’s important that people with disabilities assess their financial situation and determine the greatest need for this additional income.

Additional priorities to consider:

    Review healthcare requirements and coverage. o    For those people already receiving Medicare benefits, annual enrollment flavouring (Oct. 15 – Dec. 7) provides the chance to change healthcare coverage. “If you think you are paying too much or you’re not getting the coverage you need, now is the time to make change,” Gada said.
o    For those awaiting Medicare eligibility, make sure to evaluate COBRA options to extend existing healthcare. Also look for healthcare resources that can help lower costs, such as drug subsidy programs. Click here for a list.
    Pay down credit card debt. National credit card debt is about $ 4,699 per borrower, according to TransUnion. “If you have credit card debts, you can add to your financial stability by applying any extra income to eliminating this debt,” Gada said.     Refinance or get mortgage help. The monthly increase, while slight, could signal the opportunity to evaluate other methods for improving your financial situation. People who have high interest rate mortgages or are having difficulty with their mortgage should investigate refinancing.     Consider additional resources. Numerous government-sponsored programs are available to low-income individuals, including help with heat, electricity, telephone and water bills; reduced public transportation fares; property tax credits; food stamps and food pantries; free meals for children attending school.

Social Security Disability & Medicare Help
Individuals with a severe or permanent disability who have quit running should consider applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. Financial aspects of applying for SSDI include increased monthly income, the potential to broadening COBRA healthcare coverage, medical benefits through Medicare, protected retirement benefits, dependent benefits and return-to-serve incentives.

Find more resources for people with disabilities, and answers to questions about Social Security disability benefits at http://www.allsup.com. If you think you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits, contact Allsup’s Disability Evaluation Center at (800) 678-3276.

Find answers to Medicare questions by contacting the Allsup Medicare Advisor®, which works one-on-one with individuals to help them choose the Medicare plan that best meeting their needs. You can visit http://Medicare.allsup.com or call (866) 521-7655.

Editor’s Note: Graphic of Social Security cost of living adjustments available at: http://www.allsup.com/portals/4/COLA-Chart_10.19.11.pdf

ABOUT ALLSUP
Allsup is a nationwide provider of Social Security disability, Medicare and Medicare Secondary Payer compliance services for individuals, employers and insurance carriers. Founded in 1984, Allsup employs nearly 800 professionals who deliver specialized services supporting people with disabilities and seniors so they may lead lives that are as financially secure and as healthy as possible. The company is based in Belleville, Ill., approach St. Louis. For more information, go to http://www.Allsup.com.

The information provided is not intended as a substitute for legal or other professional services. Legal or other expert assistance should be sought before making any decision that may affect your situation.

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December 20, 2011

CreditQ.com Announces New Money Forums

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CreditQ.com Announces New Money Forums

CreditQ.com

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) December 01, 2011

The concept of providing discussion boards is not uncommon for financial websites. The industry has found them to be particularly useful in a climate in which interest rates, terms of service, bank rates, credit card offers, and other variables are consistently changing. More importantly, since these factors related to the global economic climate are always in flux, consumer financial websites often struggle to deliver pertinent and accurate information to those who need it most. CreditQ.com believes that discussion boards are just one of several approaches that help connect financial experts and financial newbies more effectively and efficiently.

Currently, the Money Forum contains a range of categories, including “personal financing”, “investing”, “credit reports and scores”, and “credit cards.” Because CreditQ.com is a financial clearinghouse of sorts, and includes information on credit cards, credit report monitoring, personal loans, mortgages, insurance, education financing, retirement and other investments, etc., the discussions that may be generated can include a combination of those topics, and more.

Consumers that visit the website and the Money Forum will be able to sign-up to join the conversation, search previous discussions, and/or start a new discussion of their own. The website anticipates that some of the forums will be co-sponsored by industry experts, so that discussion topics and questions will be answered by those who know the most about the field.
CreditQ.com hopes that the addition of a discussion interface will help consumers carry news and information about financial issues that most affect them, while offering resources to help people go active participants in their financial futures. The site anticipates that two of its most popular discussion boards will be those pertaining to the responsible use of credit cards, and strategies for improving one’s credit score. Both of these topics are currently trending during the holidays, but also these types of discussions are particularly pertinent in such difficult economical times.

Ultimately, CreditQ.com anticipate the inclusion of Money Forums to complement and supplement its efforts to provide the most current and accurate fiscal advice and information to consumers. The company is always looking for ways to not only connect consumers to financial resources, but to offer ways to help populate lead break financial lives. CreditQ.com expect to roll disclose its new Discussion Forum in a few days.

About CreditQ.com:

CreditQ.com strives to deliver apposite, accurate, and useful information to consumers interested in all aspects of financial planning and personal finance. As an online financial resource center, the company provides direct access to credit card applications for all types of credit (ex.: credit cards for bad credit, balance transfer credit cards for good attributed,secured credit cards for people with limited credit, instant approval credit cards), insurance providers, investment guidelines, and more. Additionally, the site also endeavors to disseminate appropriate and helpful information through the publication of articles, news-related releases, blog postings, discussion forums, and additional content that addresses changes within the financial industry. The company is always looking for financial experts, and/or anyone with specialized knowledge and interest in financial topics, to contribute in a meaningful way to its site.

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December 18, 2011

how do i get free credit score or report?

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Question by newdad022000: how do i get free credit score or report?
Is there a way to get a free credit report?I tried but they only offer a “Free trial”,then money every month!I heard everyones entitled to 1 free report,state by state?If so,how do i do it?

Best answer:

Answer by Andrea
The official website is: annualcreditreport.comThe trumped idea I heard about using this is to get 1 copy from each bureau but to space them out every 4 months because there are 3 companion. For instance, go now and get your free Trans Union report. Then go back in 4 months and get the Equifax. You get your report free but they don’t give up the score for liberate. Don’t worry about the score. Get your report and verify that all the information is accurate. If you find anything that is not right, you need to dispute it with the company that produced the describe. You can find the dispute instructions on their website.Good luck.



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December 16, 2011

Five Goodwill(R) Agencies Recognized for Strengthening Families

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Five Goodwill(R) Agencies Recognized for Strengthening Families

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) December 12, 2011

Five Goodwill agencies that take a comprehensive, family-inclusive approach to economic self-sufficiency are recipients of the 2011 Goodwill Family Strengthening Center of Excellence Awards, an annual recognition program sponsored by Goodwill Industries International and the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

“To be successful at work, everyone needs to be confident that their families are healthy and safe and that their home life is stable,” stated Jim Gibbons, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International. “We are proud to be a family strengthening organization and congratulate these centers of excellence for successfully addressing the unique needs of families.”

Goodwill agencies in Eugene, OR; Greenville, SC; North Fort Meyers, FL; San Antonio, TX; and Winston-Salem, NC, all demonstrate a leadership commitment to family strengthening throughout their organizations, and focus resources on programs that support families with financial education, job training and economic self-sufficiency. The philosophy is that families must thrive in order for their members to succeed at work.

This year marks the tenth anniversary of Goodwill’s family strengthening awards. Since 2001, the Annie E. Casey Foundation has granted more than $ 1.4 million to excite the family strengthening and fiscal-stability work at a total of 41 community-grinded Goodwill agencies.

Goodwill Industries of Lane and South Coast Counties (Eugene, OR) helps people work toward fiscal stability by improving labor prospects and facilitating financial asset development through its prosperity center program. The agency has also established a best-in-class benefits program, including paying 75 percent of costs for employees seeking educational degrees; consecutive days off; and 85 percent payment of health insurance costs. The Eugene Goodwill also communicates with and seeks input from its employees done monthly in-person meetings and performance reports. Its agency is also recruiting a human resources and workforce development director, who will be charged with implementing employee training so employees can gain career advancement skills.

Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (Greenville) instructs employees on leadership skills and corporate training through its Junior Leader program. Fifty-five percent of participants have advanced into management positions to date. The Goodwill also provides access to The Benefit Bank, an in-house service that allows individuals to sign up for many state and federal benefits, streamlining the application process. The Goodwill uses the Talent Pipeline model to help employees actively build the skill sets necessary to accomplish personal and business goals. In addition, the agency has adopted a hundred percent electronic payroll system, which requires every employee and client to be educated on and enrolled in a direct deposit system. The Goodwill has co-located many of its career development centers in its retail and outlet stores, bringing job assistance to Goodwill shoppers.

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (North Fort Myers) making a family strengthening team of senior managers and front-line manned, who are charged with surveying the staff and making recommendations for family strengthening initiatives. Based on this served, the Goodwill dictated its two principal priorities are financial planning and child care. The Goodwill also runs or participates in nine family resource centers, which co-locate a number of human serve agencies to supply “one-stop shops” for Goodwill employees and program participants. It also operates the Goodwill L.I.F.E. Academy Charter School, which serves students with severe developmental disabilities ranging in age from 11 to 22. The school aims for 100 percent of graduate to obtain a job or post-secondary education upon graduation. In addition, the Goodwill offers family strengthening employee benefits, including a sick leave pool, emergency funds assistance program and a SunTrust financial education program that provides asset management skills.

Goodwill Industries of San Antonio (TX) partnered with a federal credit union, which is co-located at two Goodwill facilities, where attribute Federal staff provide financial literacy education to employees. In addition, the Goodwill’s financial ambassadors program allows employees well-versed in credit union products to serve as front-line financial advocating for employees seeking assistance. Every employee must also enroll in a money management basics and building a better credit portfolio course as part of a core training seminar. The San Antonio Goodwill also provides health and wellness services such as free and low-cost immunizations, health screenings and health education classes. In addition, the agency launched the Good Careers Academy, a partnership with Alamo Community College, to offer eight certification programs, including certified nursing assistance and pharmacy technician skills, at an average tuition of $ 2,000.

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina (Winston-Salem) offers programs for youth at risk for delinquency, including educational and vocational tracks, leadership development, mentoring services, and summer employment. The agency also launched two career connections and prosperity centers, offering vocational and financial literacy services, as well as an intake process that focuses on each employee’s goals and aspirations. The Goodwill uses a training for success and coaching for improvement model to spotlight and expand on employee strengths. This neared dovetails with an overhauled performance evaluation model, which disconnects the evaluation from automatic pay increases. In addition, the Goodwill partners with community colleges to provide certification training in areas such as computer, medical and skilled trades along with career training.

All five agencies will be honored in April 2012 during Goodwill’s annual spring conference, Washington, DC.

ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL
Goodwill Industries International is a network of 165 community-based, independent agencies in the United States and Canada with 14 affiliates in 13 other countries. Goodwill is one of the nation’s top five most valuable and recognized nonprofit brands as well as a leading social services enterprise (Source: Cone Nonprofit Power Brand 100, 2009). Goodwill agencies are innovative and sustainable social enterprises that fund job training programs, employment placement services and other community-based programs by selling donated clothing and household items in more than 2,600 stores and online at http://www.shopgoodwill.com. Local Goodwill agencies also build revenue and create jobs by contracting with businesses and government to provide a wide range of commercial services, including packaging and assembly, food service preparation and document imaging and shredding. In 2010, more than 2.4 million people in the United States and Canada benefited from Goodwill’s career services. Goodwill channels 84 percent of its revenues directly into its programs and services. To find your local Goodwill, use the online locator at http://www.goodwill.org or call (800) GOODWILL.

CONTACT: Lauren Lawson-Zilai
Goodwill Industries International
Phone: (240) 333-5266
lauren(dot)lawson(at)goodwill(dot)org

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December 14, 2011

Washington Post Reports that “Emboldened UC-Davis Students Protest Tuition Hike;” TheCareerPeople.com Urges Students to Look at Lower Cost Alternatives

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Washington Post Reports that “Emboldened UC-Davis Students Protest Tuition Hike;” TheCareerPeople.com Urges Students to Look at Lower Cost Alternatives

Fort Lauderdale, Florida (PRWEB) December 08, 2011

The College Board has reported that this year tuition and fees for in-state students increased by 8.3 percent to an average of $ 8,244 at public universities, while private universities increased their tuition and fees by 4.5 percent to an average of $ 28,500. And that doesn’t include additional costs such as room, board and textbooks.

Sheila Danzig, education expert and founder of TheCareerPeople.com and TheDegree.com, suggests that students look into alternatives to save money.
“For one thing families should look at local 2 year degrees. Tuition is low and the students can live at home. ” To help students see the value of a two year degree Danzig is giving away her book great careers in two years at http://www.thedegree.com/free-downloads/ which presents good paying careers that require an associate degree.

“There are early alternatives such as testing out of classes”, added Danzig. “You can test out of an entire degree or you can test retired of individual classes,” added Danzig. “You tin also get credits or fifty-fifty a full degree based on what you learned in a job, hobby or your travels. This is the better kept secret in education today.” For more information go to http://www.TheCareerPeople.com/

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December 12, 2011

The Business Finance Store Discusses Financing Options for Small Businesses with Lower Credit Scores

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The Business Finance Store Discusses Financing Options for Small Businesses with Lower Credit Scores

Funding Is Available

Santa Ana, CA (PRWEB) November 22, 2011

According to a recent AP press article, more banks and other big lenders are starting to reach out to individuals with less than perfect credit scores. TransUnion recently reported that in the third quarter of 2011, over 25% of registered new card accounts were issued to individuals with credit scores lower than 700. In the third quarter of 2010, that number was 23%. This increase in lending to individuals with lower credit scores, could be a positive development for small business financing. In the recent blog post “Big Lenders Take Notice of Customers with Lower Credit Scores in 2011,” the Business Finance Store discusses the benefits of these lending changes for small businesses looking to get funding.

Greater availability of credit could be beneficial for businesses seeking to finance their operations with business lines of credit. Some finance professionals are suggesting that now may be a good time to look into credit card lending, since credit card companies are extremely motivated to get more new sign-ups prior to the fourth quarter, where the holiday season means more of those cards will ring up higher amounts of debt. Read more about business lines of credit and funding small businesses at the Business Finance Store blog.

The Business Finance Store is a business financing and consulting firm that offers customized Business Financial Solutions. Seasoned professionals offer assistance in a variety of financial solutions to help small businesses succeed such as: Business Financial Solutions, Legal Solutions, and Accounting Solutions.

The staff at The Business Finance Store understands that starting and growing a business is an exciting time. They keep it exciting by taking care of some of the most difficult aspects, by providing legal advice, helping with vital responsibilities like accounting & bookkeeping, and by obtaining business finance. They can quickly and easily guide entrepreneurs through many different complicated processes, and put them on the path to success.

For 10 years The Business Finance Store has been helping startups and other small businesses legally structure their companies, find the right franchises, get the funding they need, and to achieve the American Dream of owning their own successful business. Since expanding nationwide in 2007 they have helped thousands of companies and have funded over $ 60 Million in business credit lines, not including SBA loans. The Business Finance Store sees limitless potential in the current climate, and looks forward to many strong years of growth to come. Take some time to review their services, and give them a call.

For more information, or a free, no-obligation analysis of your business needs, visit The Business Finance Store, visit http://www.businessfinancestore.com. A member of their professional staff will contact you to discuss your business’ short and long-term goals. Whatever you need, The Business Finance Store is there.

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December 10, 2011

why is it so difficult to bring up the free credit report?

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Question by retired: why is it so difficult to bring up the free credit report?
every time i try to pull the free report up, they require a credit card. that’s not free.

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Answer by russschaeffler2003
there’re is one site that is supose to be free….www.annualcreditreport.comI’m not in the U.S. now so each time I try and check the site is “missing”… I think it’s because they know I’m checking from a computer outside of the U.S.



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