How an Ex-College Athlete Survived His Use of Prescription Painkillers

Summer Snack Hacks: Three Creative Tips for Simple Summer Snacking

(NewsUSA) - School's out for the summer, which means family fun time and hungry kids home all day. From camp lunches to days by the pool -- and all of those lazy days in between -- kids have one thing on their minds: snacks. To assemble the perfect snack and keep kids satisfied and smiling throughout the warmer months, follow this simple guide. * Involve Kids in the Kitchen: All those years of cooking for the kids will soon come to an end when you enlist them as mini-master sous chefs. Whether your kids are two or 10, they'll love learning and creating their own concoctions. Fruit skewers made from fresh fruit and toothpicks or straws make for the perfect ...

Take Control of Your Personal Finances with New Express Bill Pay

(NewsUSA) - We all work hard for our money, which in turn is divided up to pay our bills. That's how it works. But with the added stress of managing daily life, managing bill payment can often be overwhelming and sometimes get overlooked. It can be hard to keep track of what's due and when; never mind those bills that have fallen through the cracks and are late. Here are some tips to help, according to finance experts: * Learn Self-Control -- Learn the fine art of delay gratification, and you'll soon find it easy to keep your finances in order. Although you can effortlessly purchase an item on credit the minute you want it, it's better to wait until ...

Financial Tips for Grads Considering Their First Job

(NewsUSA) - Perhaps the best financial advice for newly minted college grads? At least eight factors -- not just salary -- should be considered before deciding which job offer to accept.  Will your prospective boss match your 401(k) plan contributions, for example? And what about if you're considering relocating? Just because some firm in Arlington, Virginia -- rated the best city for recent grads in one survey -- is dangling a higher paycheck than one elsewhere, doesn't necessarily make it right for you, given the Washington, D.C., suburb's high cost of living.  A new online Job Offer Evaluator tool from Fidelity Investments, which considers all factors, can help calculate the right decision for you.  See the infographic's full-sized image here. ...