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December 2001 - Online Holiday
Shopping
Are you one of those folks hoping
to avoid crowded malls during the holiday season? Fighting for parking spaces -
looking for what you want and it's sold out - dealing with traffic just trying
to get away from the mall .... it's enough to drive you insane! Let FCIC give
you some peace of mind - here's some tips to help ensure that you'll have a
happy and safe online shopping experience.
November 2001 - Food For The Holidays
Everyone enjoys this time of the
year - as long as you're not a turkey. We all look forward to a hearty meal
with our friends and family. But wouldn't it be great if traditional holiday
fare could be both good for your health and pleasing to your palate? Read more
for some tips and ideas to help you plan and prepare healthy, crowd-pleasing
food.
October 2001 - Osteoporosis - The Silent Thief
Osteoporosis is a major health risk for
28 million Americans. It is characterized by low bone mass resulting in
weakening of the skeleton and an increased susceptibility to fractures. Read on
to find out risk factors, screening, and treatment options.
September 2001 - Buying a Great Used Car
So, you need a new set of wheels but
you can't afford to shell out more than $20,000. What are your options? The
good news is that there are lots of great deals available on "previously owned"
cars. But be aware that buying a great used car requires navigating through a
few special steps to insure that you will get the most reliable and safe car.
Follow these tips and you'll be rolling down the highway with confidence.
August 2001 - Final Arrangements
Ever wonder what would happen to your family if something should
happen to you? For the peace of mind of your loved ones, and maybe your own,
right now is the right time to start making some decisions on what your final
wishes are in case you're seriously incapacitated or should die suddenly. We
can't help you with your schedule, or make the subject pleasant, but we've
assembled a few resources that can help you get started.
July 2001 - Are Your Health Records an Open Book?
Most of us would
get very upset if we thought our financial information was being
provided to others without our consent. But did you know that currently,
the health information you provide your doctor doesn't necessarily
stay in the office. It may be shared for many reasons and with many
people (other doctors and hospitals, pharmacies, insurance companies,
schools, employers, data clearinghouses, pharmaceutical companies,
and even marketers). Read the July focus
to learn about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act (HIPAA) and how to protect your health records from inappropriate
disclosure.
June 2001 - Beat the Heat: Tips for Summer
Survival
It will soon be the dog days of
the summer. Oh no, did you lose your electricity to one of those rolling
blackouts? Here are your options: 1) camp out in the frozen section of your
local grocery store and try to blend in with the icecream and popsicles; 2)
hook up a fan to your stationary bicycle and put your spouse to work generating
some cool air; or 3) go to your local airconditioned library and visit our
website to read our Beat the Heat consumer focus. It has lots of tips,
strategies, and loads of information that will help you survive those
energy-related challenges and keep you safe in the summer heat.
May 2001 - Consumers in Control: A New Privacy Right
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a
super hero? To have great strength and magic powers to save the universe from
total destruction? Well ... this is real world and you can't save everyone -
but you CAN rescue your privacy. There is a new law that requires financial
institutions to tell their customers about the kinds of information they
collect about their customers and the types of businesses that may be given the
information. Read here to find out how to keep your personal information, well
... personal. We'll have to save mankind another day.
April 2001 - LASIK Eye Surgery - Is it Right for
You?
Tired of squinting at the alarm clock
when you wake up in the morning? Are your contacts a hassle to deal with
everyday? Well, maybe Lasik eye surgery is for you. Click here to find out
great tips. Now if they can only make us look better in flourescent
lighting.....
March 2001 - Air Travel Tips for the Best Trips
Booking a flight for your vacation?
Can't wait to hear those wonderful words "Good afternoon passengers; we're
experiencing a slight delay...." Although there are no guarantees against plane
delays, here are some tips to help make your plane ride go smoothly. (But we
can't promise anything for turbulence)
February 2001 - Facts About Depression
Some people think that depression is just a state of mind that
people can "snap out of" if they only try. Unfortunately, this is not true.
Depression is a real illness and can affect people of any age, race, ethnic or
economic group.
January 2001 - Fiscal Fitness And Your Financial Records
Resolve to get your financial
health in order for the New Year. Here are some tips to tone up your record
keeping skills and your bottom line.
December 2000 - Occupation: Self-Employed
Do you dream of being your own boss?
People consider self-employment for many different reasons. Read all about it
in our December Focus.
November 2000 - Wish You Could Own Your Own Home?
It's possible that you can actually
afford a home of your own and just don't realize it yet. There are several
important financial benefits to owning a home.
October
2000 - Tire Safety Alert
With the current
news of Firestone Tire recalls, how do you know if these tires are on your car?
Not only are there important links and phone numbers, this focus also includes
general tire safety tips and what to do if your tires are recalled.
September 2000 - Healthy Eating for Weight Loss
Have you noticed that all your
clothes keep shrinking? You can blame it on the dry cleaner or be true to
yourself and create a goal to lose weight. A lifestyle based on healthy eating
and regular physical activity can help you look better, feel better and have
more energy.
August 2000 - Wondering About
Wireless?
Who used to play Star Trek?
Remember talking into a small chunk of wood and instructing your sister to
"beam you up"? Ah...communicators...it's all starting to come back, isn't it?
Well, throw out that chunk of wood! Wireless phones are today's communicators,
so beam yourself to this month's focus and learn more about purchasing a
wireless phone.
July 2000 - Identity Crisis? Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft
Get the latest information on how to protect yourself and your
good name. Learn what steps to take if someone has assumed your financial
identity.
June 2000 - Ready to Roll? Tips
on Buying a New Car
Time to replace that
old piece of metal with a sleek, new, automobile? Use these tips and you will
be wheeling and dealing like a pro!
May 2000 - Rolling Back the Hands of Time: The Facts on Plastic
Surgery
Thinking about having a nip here
or a tuck there? Plastic surgery has made extraordinary advances both in
cosmetic procedures and reconstructive procedures in recent years.
April 2000 - The Great Escape: Planning Your Vacation Adventure
Need a break from the
daily grind? A vacation may be just what you need. Whatever your plans, start
making them now.
March 2000 - Making the Grade -
Financial Aid for College
In order to
afford to send Junior to college, will the rest of the family have to eat beans
and weenies for the next 5 years? Check out this month's focus and learn about
financial aid for college.
February 2000 - Spring Training: Devising Your Tax Game-Plan Early
You can run, but you can't hide. It's tax time. It's time to
do your civic duty and pay up. Or if you are lucky, get a little bonus money
back for that once-in-a-lifetime vacation to your favorite hotspot, and mine,
Pueblo, Colorado! Read more about getting prepared for tax
time.
January 2000 - Surfing Safely: Buying Drugs Online
Even though you can compare prices and
not wait hours for your prescription, how do you know if the site you are on is
legitimate? Can you trust an online pharmacist?
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