Single working mothers have perhaps the toughest job of all, in having to take care of their families on their own. For many moms, a wish or a goal that has to be put on hold in order to take care of other responsibilities, is higher education. With his new administration, however, President Obama is encouraging moms to make their education a priority. Obama scholarships will offer working mothers a great chance to improve their futures. ...more
Although higher education is important, there are often a number of obstacles that can hinder potential students from enrolling in college. At the top of this list, especially for single mothers, are family obligations and financial concerns. Obama grants are intended to encourage mothers to return to college to earn a degree, in an attempt to ease some of the concerns associated with going to college. The purpose of federal grants, in many...more
Your fast approaching retirement age, but your retirement nest egg just isn't what it used to be. Neither the stock market, nor the real estate market has been kind to you, and now you are starting to wonder if you can retire at all. You've heard some of your friends and neighbors talk about retiring overseas and you are starting to become intrigued. Retirement overseas has a strong appeal, in most cases it can mean the difference in retiring now in a foreign country, or working several more years to retire in the United States. Before you get too caught up envisioning yourself on a beautiful white beach enjoying umbrella drinks, make sure you think it through and really do your research. Here are some questions to get you started.First off, it is common knowledge that the cost of living overseas is cheaper than in the United States. Your money will go much farther in Mexico, The Philippines, Costa Rica and Ecuador, to name a few, than it will in the US. Panama is especially kind to retirees, offering 50% discounts on entertainment and movie tickets, 30% to 50% discounts on hotels, 15% off dental care and 10% off prescriptions to name just a few. But what type of living will you...more
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