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Young People Securing Healthy Financial Future

April 29th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Education, Uncategorized

Young Britons are increasingly preparing for their financial future, new research shows.

Figures released by Birmingham Midshires revealed that the proportion of young people who have opened up a savings account has doubled over the last six months. According to the financial services firm, one in seven adults between the ages of 18 and 24 have taken out such a product in the previous three months. Compared to the one in 14 people from the age group who set up such a savings product six months ago, more consumers may find that their finances are in a favourable position in later life, which could help them meet demands for payment on areas such as loans and utility bills as they get older.

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A Brief Explanation Of What E-education Is

April 5th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Computers and Technology, Education

A global revolution is taking place in education and training. It is driven by the changing nature of society, the realities of the information age, new global partnerships and an awareness of the need for equal distribution of educational opportunities.

Information and communication technology is central to this global revolution. Digital media has revolutionized the information society. These advances in information and communication technology have dramatically changed the learning and teaching process, and have expanded new learning opportunities and access to educational resources beyond those traditionally available.

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The Practical Side Of Wellness - Are Your Ducks In A Row?

April 2nd, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Home and Family

As adults, we all know the importance of getting our ducks in a row. But just knowing is not enough – we need to actually get it done! Whether single, married, parent or not, there are things in our lives that need to be addressed and that’s called life planning.

In my lectures and workshops, I talk about life planning being more than just the financial and legal side of life; it’s our basic moral and ethical obligations to our family and loved ones. Let’s consider these examples:

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