October 2012
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Report Voter Intimidation
As we get closer to the election, officials are cautioning voters to be aware of attempts at voter intimidation and fraud.
There have been some reports of people receiving official looking letters, phone calls or other communications questioning their eligibility to vote. These communications seek to intimidate voters and prevent them from casting a ballot.
Any attempt at voter intimidation...
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Keep Your Personal Information Safe Online
The Internet provides unprecedented levels of connectivity and information across many channels, such as email and social networks, and it also helps us accomplish everyday tasks like paying bills, filing taxes and much more. October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), which encourages you to always pay attention when you’re sharing information on the internet.
NCSAM is a reminder...
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Struggling to Pay Student Loans? Find the Best... →
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How to Prepare for Election Day
As the election approaches, it’s important to make sure you’re familiar with the voting procedures in your state.
Polling Place Location and Hours
Prepare for election day by confirming the location of your polling place and when it opens and closes. Check your state election website to find your polling location and hours.
Some states allow early voting. If your state offers this option, be...
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Keep Your Kids Safe Online →
Keep your kids safe online and protect them from child predators using these tips from the FBI.
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Protect Your Identity When Using Mobile Devices
By Gail Cunningham, Vice President of Membership and Public Relations at the National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Being in first place usually brings with it bragging rights, but not if it’s the top spot in the Federal Trade Commission’s annual complaint report. For the 12th year in a row, identity theft has held that dubious distinction, as ID theft complaints once again topped the 2011...
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Learn Your Rights After a Mastectomy →
If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer and need to have a mastectomy, you have certain rights under the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998. Learn about what benefits your health plan is required to provide.
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What Are the Leading Causes of Death for...
You can use these charts from the Centers for Disease Control to better understand risks to your health.
This grid shows the top ten causes of death for Americans in ten different age groups in 2009. For example, the number one leading cause of death of Americans aged 1 to 44 is unintentional injury.
This similar ten by ten grid shows the leading causes of death by unintentional injury. The...
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Looking for a Job? Check Out the Social Jobs... →
The Department of Labor, Facebook, and others have teamed up to help people find jobs using social networks.
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Learn Symptoms and Treatment Options for...
More than 5 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s Disease, a form of dementia that causes memory, behavior, and thinking problems that get worse over time. If you or a loved one is suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease, get information and resources on Alzheimers.gov, including:
Symptoms and Risk Factors
Treatment Options
Planning Ahead and Paying for Care
Taking Care...
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Watch the Leaves Change Color
If you’re planning a long trip—or even a short local trip—to see fall colors, check out the U.S. Forest Service’s Fall Colors 2012.
You can view webcams that show scenic views in a few states; call the hotline to get predictions about fall colors; get ideas about activities for kids; learn about the science behind fall colors; and more.
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How to Research Candidates in the Upcoming...
In less than a month, people across the country will vote for the next president, as well as other state and local offices. If you want to vote, it’s important to make sure you are registered and know about your voting options, such as early voting and requesting an absentee ballot.
It’s just as important that you are familiar with the races on your local ballot so you can make informed...
