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U.S. Cellular Offers Tips for Safe Online Experiences During June, Internet Safety Month,

Va./W.Va.(May 27, 2015) – As kids seem to grow up faster in today’s digital age, parents are embracing wireless technology to help them feel secure and stay connected to their families throughout the day. While smartphones and tablets can simplify our lives, sometimes parents struggle with how much freedom to give their kids online as well as offline. A recent study by the Pew Research Center found that nearly three in four (74 percent) teens ages 12-17 said they access the Internet on cellphones, tablets, and other mobile devices at least occasionally, so conversations around safe Internet use are a good first step in discussing safe cellphone use. June is Internet Safety Month , and given the vastness of the Internet, many parents wonder how they should monitor their children's use of the web, whether it is on a computer or a smartphone. According to a recent U.S. Cellular survey, nearly half of parents (47percent) said their child has a cellphone, and the average age that ch

HOW TO PAY FOR DENTAL CARE WITHOUT INSURANCE

:DentalPlans Educates Public on Affordable Alternative The links between periodontal disease and serious health conditions are well-established, yet we continue to create an artificial separation between health care and dental care. Eighty-three percent of American adults now have health coverage. Overall, roughly 108 million people in the U.S. do not have dental insurance, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. The :DP SmileIndex survey**, an annual national survey from :DentalPlans, found that 58 percent of respondents without dental insurance stated it was not affordable. Unfortunately, dental care costs are also challenging the family budget. We are spending on average $650+ per person, out of pocket, on dental care according to data provided by The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey. That doesn’t include the more expensive procedures, such as braces (average $6,000), root canals ($1,075) or crowns ($950). “The other key finding from our SmileIndex surve

White Paper: Man and Machine A View into Robo-Advisors Why financial services companies should consider embracing this new investment tool/technology.

The growth of creatively named “Robo-Advisors” over the last few years has had many financial service organizations taking notice. Robo-Advisors lend a fresh new outlook on financial advising by emphasizing a more client-oriented do-it-yourself (DIY) approach. The standard formula for most robo-advising platforms consists of a simple and easy to use/understand user interface (UI) that also leverages various computer algorithms for the heavy lifting; hence the term Robo-Advisor. This new approach to financial advising focuses less on face-to-face interactions and more on reducing client investment costs. Robo-Advisors are able to offer lower investment costs due to lower overhead from the use of algorithms instead of human advisors, and by remaining fund agnostic and offering low cost funds, including Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). With this new disruptor in the financial planning and investment space, those in and around the industry are asking the following questions: • What is app

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Highlights from 2014 United States Tennis Congress

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