Seattle, Washington (NAPSI) - Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy and Americans are doing what they can to support them-from participating in Small Business Saturday to shopping at online stores that support their growth.

Seattle, Washington (NAPSI) - Smartphones make life so much more convenient, but if they are lost or stolen, your personal information may be exposed. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect your information.

Houston, Texas (NAPSI) - Small businesses need effective, low-cost marketing strategies, and tools like Facebook and Twitter deliver megahits for microbudgets. Yet while many business owners are being advised to engage customers via social media, not all are informed of the risks.

Tempe, Arizona (NAPSI) - Those counting on a lucrative career after studying math or science may want to consider a career in nuclear science and technology.

Tempe, Arizona (NAPSI) - Each year, thousands of students toss their caps into the sky and celebrate the start of their career as educators. Fast forward five years and it’s predicted that nearly 50 percent of those will have left the job.

Seattle, Washington (NAPSI) - Small to midsized business (SMB) owners wear multiple hats, but the only one most ever wanted on their heads was that of “successful business owner.”

Washington, DC (NAPSI) - Medicare and Social Security are the foundation of retirement security for millions of American workers. But these vital programs face challenges in the coming years, and the next president and Congress could make decisions about them that might affect you.