The Balancing Act - Family

Balancing Act Story Library

The Video Player Requires Flash.

search the library


15 Item(s) found in Library
View	Get A Green Credit Card Guest: Organic Works Marketing A green credit card won’t save you money, but it can offer rewards that let you help save the Earth. “Green cards” let you help the planet when you shop. One type comes with carbon offsets, which invest a percentage of your purchases in emission-reducing efforts, while the other is an affinity card, which donates a percentage of what you spend to the nonprofit associated with that card. more
View	Qualifying for the Earned Income Tax Credit and Filing Your Taxes for Free Guest: Internal Revenue Service With our economy struggling, you’re probably looking for all the tax breaks you can find this year! According to the IRS, more people than ever before may now qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. It’s a credit that could mean money back in your pocket, but about 25-percent of those who qualify fail to claim it. It’s often misunderstood, and plagued by misconceptions, so in this segment we will sort fact from fiction and learn more about who IS truly eligible. We’ll also tell you about the many ways you can get FREE tax help. more
View	Advancing Your Career Through Online Education Guest: Strayer University This segment highlights why Strayer University is the best fit for working adults who need a degree to advance their careers, including employer reimbursement options, flexibility in class times, accredited degrees, teaching staff with real-world experience, and campuses near your home or office. more
View	Protect Your Family - December Id Identity Theft Prevention & Awareness Month Guest: Identity Rehab Corporation Identity theft can happen to anyone at anytime. Don’t be victim! Get peace of mind with one company’s patent-pended service. If you’re not protected – you’re at risk! more
View	Get A Green Mortgage Guest: Organic Works Marketing The government wants to help you build green, and is offering Energy Efficient Mortgages or EEM’s. With this green mortgage, you can take out a bigger loan or you can use the money in the form of a home equity line of credit, can save a thousand dollars on closing costs and increase your home’s value by five percent. more
View	Protect Yourself From Resourceful Thieves Guest: A-1 Broadcast According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, data breaches are up 69% more in 2008 versus 2007. In today’s tough economy, consumers are more at risk now than ever, as people fight to adjust to economic hardships & thieves look for new ways to scam innocent people. Frank Abagnale, a former con man who normally avoids the spotlight, who’s life was chronicled in the hit movie, “Catch Me If You Can”, exposes some of the biggest mistakes people make that put them at risk & affordable solutions to protect them. Interview courtesy of Uni-ball. more
View	Your Online Connection To Higher Education Guest: Education Connection With a myriad of choices out there for higher education, Education Connection makes it easy to find the one for your individual needs. Education Connection matches students with accredited online and campus-based schools to enable women to make the best life-decision. more
View	Your Online Connection To Higher Education Guest: Education Connection With a myriad of choices out there for higher education, Education Connection makes it easy to find the one for your individual needs. Education Connection matches students with accredited online and campus-based schools to enable women to make the best life-decision. more
View	Manage Your Credit Wisely Guest: CareCredit This is part 5 of a 5 part series focusing on how to finance medical procedures. Today we’re talking about how to manage your credit wisely. more
View	Management Of Unexpected Health Care Expenses Guest: CareCredit This is part 2 of a 5 part series focusing on how to finance healthcare procedures. Today we’re talking about the latest in cosmetic dentistry and how to get the smile of your dreams without breaking the family budget. more
View	Your Dedicated Account For Family Healthcare Guest: CareCredit This segment focuses on how to prepare for unexpected medical expenses or budget for an elective procedure like cosmetic surgery. We explore how a revolving medical account can be used time and again for members of the entire family including pets. Part 1 of a 5 part series. more
View	Irs.gov – See How It Can Help You! Guest: Internal Revenue Service This informative segment talks about the features and benefits of the IRS website irs.gov. Free services, online tools, and other important facts are highlighted. more
View	Pets Deserve The Latest In Medical Advances Too! Guest: CareCredit This is part 4 of a 5 part series focusing on how to finance medical procedures. Today we’re talking about how to access and afford the latest advances in medical treatments for pets. more
View	Changing The Face Of Cosmetic Surgery Guest: CareCredit This is part 3 of a 5 part series focusing on how to finance medical procedures. Many women have dreamed for years about having liposuction, a tummy tuck, Botox, or other cosmetic procedure. Today they find out how to make it happen and still stay within the family budget. more
View	The Earned Income Tax Credit Guest: Internal Revenue Service The Director of Refundable Credits with the IRS explains Earned Income Tax Credit & eligibility. more
1 Of 1 Page : [1] Goto page

instructions

All of the stories which have aired on The Balancing Act are available on line. To find a story enter in a keyword, the title, or content provider.