Chicago, Illinois (NAPSI) - Investing some time and effort in researching your stockbroker just as you would if he or she were a security can pay dividends.

Riverside, California (NAPSI) - There’s good news for parents, adult learners and high schoolers who want a simple and effective tool to help them make important education decisions.

Houston, Texas (NAPSI) - It may come as a surprise to some, but 57 million full-time working Americans experienced at least one significant legal event in the past 12 months, and nearly half faced their legal issues and challenges without professional help, according to a national study.

Tempe, Arizona (NAPSI) - There’s good news for those who want to make sure the diamond they give came to the marketplace in a responsible manner.

Riverside, California (NAPSI) - You can provide an important benefit to the neighborhood—and make money at the same time. How? By running your own franchised package-shipping service.

Phoenix, Arizona (NAPSI) - To keep more American motorists on the road to safety and savings, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and gasoline retailers should suspend the sale of E15 gasoline until more is done to protect consumers from the potential for costly auto damage and voided warranties.

Dallas, Texas (NAPSI) - As the economy improves, so do career prospects. Here are three trends to watch.