Seattle, Washington (NAPSI) - And so it begins--you're an adult and in charge of your future. After graduation last spring and six months of transition time, it's time to take on the responsibility of starting to make payments on your student loan(s). Determine how much you owe on your student loan(s) and your monthly payment.

Riverside, California (NAPSI) - By 2015, it’s predicted that immigration will fuel half of all U.S. workforce growth; by 2035, this number may reach 100 percent. The good news for employers: These workers bring skills, experiences and cultures that can spark greater innovation and prosperity.

Washington, DC (NAPSI) - If you’ve ever had a flooded basement or other area, you’re not alone. Flooding is the most frequent severe weather threat and the costliest natural disaster in the United States. Fortunately, while there’s little you can do to combat Mother Nature, there are ways to protect yourself.

Washington, DC (NAPSI) - At the height of the financial crisis in 2008, the U.S. government bailed out our nation’s banks and nationalized our home mortgage system.

Washington, DC (NAPSI) - When people like Army Reserve Specialist Richard Mariello and more than half a million other servicemen and women return from Iraq and Afghanistan with significant challenges, the good news is just about every American can help support their transition home.

Tempe, Arizona (NAPSI) - When it comes to investing, experts caution against blindly trusting social contacts.

Colorado Springs, Colorado (NAPSI) - Every autumn, millions of Medicare beneficiaries make a very important decision: which Medicare Advantage (MA) plan to enroll in. Medicare’s annual open enrollment period is now through December 7. During this time, people on Medicare have the option to change plans or decide to enroll in one for the first time.