Sworn into office with an inspiring inaugural speech, the United States of America welcomes its 44th president, President Barack H. Obama. Married to First Lady Michelle Obama and a father to two daughters, Obama has made a great impact on American history as being the first African-American president to be seated in office. Set into uniting the people in times of economical and political crises as well as threats to national security, Obama...more
If you are looking to improve your financial stability, evaluate your monthly and annual recurring costs for any improvements that can be made to decrease costs. It may be the case that there are options or services that you are paying for that you are either not fully utilizing or could possibly do without. Recurring costs is somewhat of a sweet spot as the improvements you make will continue to provide savings month after month and year after...more
Having to take care of their families on their own, working single mothers have probably the toughest job of all. Higher education is only a wish or a goal that has to be put on hold in order to take care of other responsibilities, for many moms. However, President Obama, together with his new administration, is encouraging moms to make their education a priority. Obama scholarships will give working mothers a great chance to improve their futures. While encouraging people of all ages to seek higher education, Obama is particularly targeting working moms with his Scholarships for Moms program. The Scholarships for Moms program builds on the federal government's long-standing offer of Pell grants. Applied for through FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), Pell grants are the most commonly applied for forms of aid for students going to college. The Obama administration is now making some changes to encourage more mothers to return to school. The biggest incentive is the amount of money that is being offered for the Scholarships for Moms program. $4000 per student is the maximum amount awarded through Pell grants. That amount is increased to $5,000 for mothers...more
Finding a way to finance a car can sometimes be difficult. Choosing from the available options often lead to complications. Some of the simple ways to help you decide on how to do select from these options are listed below.Take note of your credit scoreIt is always important to know your credit score before getting a loan to finance your car. The...more
When it comes to giving awards for whatever reason, whether it's for an accomplishment or for recognition of a particular service or event, award certificates are a great, inexpensive option for all occasions. Being able to buy blank certificates and print them in-house means you can produce awards for unique situations very quickly and with a minimum of expense. However, for a little more money you can put it in a frame and really add to the impressiveness of the award. Here are some framing ideas that aren't expensive and are easy to do: 1. Cardboard matting is a way to add to the award with a minimum of expense. These are available from stationery stores and frame shops. 2. Buy standard certificate award frames from a department store. These are the basic picture type frames with the glass front. 3. Plexiglas certificate stands are available that you simply slide the certificate in. These can either hang on the wall or stand on a shelf. 4. Award company suppliers have plaque boards that are inexpensive in bulk. One way to affix the certificate is to place it on the plaque board and put a piece of clear contact paper over it to seal it in. 5. There are certificate plaques that...more
Having an idea of where to start when it comes to money and banking can be very helpful in Germany, so consider the top five things you should know first.1). You can take money in and out of Germany with little hassle. This is particularly important...more
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Notwithstanding the fact that higher education is important, there are often a number of obstacles that can hinder potential students from enrolling in college. Family obligations and financial concerns are often at the top of this list, especially...more
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Scholarship program for moms by Obama is not a new subject anymore. It has been a topic of many ever since it was proclaimed by the president in pubic and many are still not aware of it. The main objective of the scholarship program is to help in...more