Attempting to set up any kind of new technology can be difficult at best.  Some people spend countless hours trying to figure out how to install a video game on a PC, set up a wi-fi connection to their computer or hook up a blu-ray player to their HD TV.  Even the Roku setup is not that easy.  To start the set up process you will need to visit roku.com/link and enter your link code from your TV.  The site works for the Roku, the Roku 2 and the Roku LT.  Most questions about the set up can be answered at the Roku FAQ page.  If you are having serious problems setting the device up please call them or use the live chat option.

The Roku is a streaming entertainment device for popular services like Netflix, HBOGO, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, AOL HD and many more.  The current price for a basic Roku setup is about $50.00 and includes a 30 day money back guarantee if you’re not happy with the product.  The Roku features 350+ entertainment channels available, hundreds of free movies, built-in wi-fi, built-in HD and is compatible with pretty much any TV on the market.  Shipping for the device is free and the max price is $99 for the Roku 2.  All TV lovers will enjoy this product.

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Prudential retirement online offers education to help prepare you for your golden age.  Retirement is not something that should be taken for granted, millions and millions of Americans will not have nearly enough money to live the rest of their life in comfort.  Don’t be that person calling state benefit offices looking for free handouts when your 75 years old!

If your new to Prudential Retirement you must register online.  The registration only takes a few minutes and is super easy.  It is also recommended you check out the Retirement Income Calculator app that is available for the iPhone, Blackberry and Android smart phones.  This app will give you a much better idea of how much money you will need for your retirement and how much to put aside for your 401k.  The site is made for anyone at any stage of retirement.

If you just entering the work force, in the middle stages or on the verge of living the retirement life Prudential.com/online/retirement can benefit you.  The site provides online courses, calculators and webinars to help you understand your retirement and focus your goals on where they need to be.  Some of the more useful calculators on the site include the Contribution Accelerator, Don’t Delay Savings, Emergency Savings, Home Budget Analysis, How Long Will My Retirement Savings Last? and the Investment Returns calculators.  Take control and educate yourself today with Prudential Retirement Online Services.

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If you have recently made a purchase with Ontel please check the status of the order online at the Ontel Order Information web portal.  First you will have to select the purchased product from a drop down list.  Then you have the option to track or change an order by entering the order information.  Please provide the name on the order, phone number and zip associated with the order or the webstore order number.  Customers also have the option to read a FAQ or contact customer service for the purchased product.  Warranty information is available on most products as well.

A few of the more popular products include Slushy Magic, Dream Lites, Dream Sleep Pillow, Go Wallet Wrist Pockets, Push Up Pro and Boom Tunes.  Ontel Products was founded in 1994 and is a multi million dollar retail product company.  They have operating location in Hong Kong, Jersey and California.  The corporate headquarters are based in Fairfield, NJ.  Ontel attempts to provide quality products that make life easier for their customers.  All of the products we have ever ordered from Ontel arrived on time and in perfect condition.  Please note that the Better Business Bureau has this company graded as an F based on 203 complaints in the last 3 years.  Problems with the product/service was the number one complaint, delivery issues were a close second.

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Employees of Lee Enterprises can access their employee self-service account online at Link.Lee.  To login you will need your User ID.  If you do not have a user Lee email or ID please contact the human resource department toll-free.  The site is fairly easy to navigate and allows an employee to perform a variety of HR related tasks online.  Lee Enterprises is a news outlet for local news in midsize markets through the US.  They operate 48 newspapers and 300 specialty publications in 23 states.  They are headquarters in Davenport IA and have markets in St. Louis, Lincoln and Tuscon.  They can be found on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol LEE.  Lee Enterprises dates back to the 1890’s and has a history that includes Mark twain and the Battle of the Little Big Horn.  Some of the more popular newspapers operated by Lee include the St. Louis Post Dispatch, the Arizona Daily Sun, the Billings Gazette and the Bismark Tribune.

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Obtain access to your Goodyear Account online at Goodyear.AccountOnline.com.  This online service allows Goodyear customers to make a payments, check a balance, view statements, update information and contact customer support.  If you don’t have an online account please take the time to register with your name, address and card number.  Once enrolled it is highly advised you take advantage of the paperless statements option and also set up automatic online payments.  This will save you time and also help the environment.  The site is available to all user of the Goodyear Credit Card service which is associated with Citi.  The Goodyear credit card is a fast and easy way to make a payment and features a low monthly payments, discount and reward programs and an awesome 25-day grace period where you’re not charged interest on purchases every month!  Not a bad card at all for those who frequent Goodyear.

The card can be used at over 4500 locations nationwide and you must be 18 years of age or older to apply.  Goodyear Tire was founded in 1898 and specializes in putting tires on your car!  They also service trucks, airplanes, farm equipment and have a large presence in the race car scene.  They have manufacturing facilities in North America, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa.  They offer excellent customer service but there prices can be a tad on the high side.

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Santander provides thousands of people with affordable auto loans for dealers and consumers.  They are headquartered in Dallas TX and are owned by Banco Santander which can be found on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol STD.  Customers of Santander can perform a variety of task online related to their loan at myautoaccount.com.  For new users the registration process is very simple and should only take a few minutes.  Please have your name, account number, date of birth and social security number ready to help speed up the registration process. A valid email address will be required in order to sign up.  Once registered a customer can make a loan payment, view account statements, update personal information and view relevant due dates.  Online payments will usually post to your online account in about two to three weeks.  Once you make a succesful payment you will receive a confirmation number.  Please save this number as it is proof of your payment.  They also accept payments over the phone with a valid checking account or credit card.  Please note that proof of insurance is mandatory to obtain a loan.

If you have any problems or questions contact the Santander customer support staff.   They have about 2000 employees and were founded in 1995.  Today Santander is one of the fastest growing companies in the industry and can be mailed at P.O. Box 961245, Fort Worth, TX 76161-1245.

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SSM Health Care employees can access payroll information and manage their employee accounst online with the SSM ePayroll Login portal.  If your new to SSM Health Care and have not received your username, please contact your human resource department for assistance.  Once you have your user information you can simply login to access your information.  Everytime you return to the site you will have to login and give up your Username or other User ID, verify your security image, and enter your PIN/password. During the enrollment process you will be asked to pick a security image to verify your identity upon future visits.  The process may seem complicated but it is quit easy to sign up and should only take a few minutes if you have the required information from your HR department.  Please note that you can change your personal security image at anytime.  If you log in from a particular computer on a regular basis the site can remember your login information for you.

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Employees of Pepsi can obtain payroll information and manage their account online with Pepsi Paperless Pay Employee Services.  The service is free to use and is open to all Pepsi employees.  In order to user paperlesspay.talx.com/pepsi you must have Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) 6.0 or higher, Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or higher, Monitor Settings: 1024 x 768 or higher, Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 and of course JavaScript enabled.  The site is very easy to use and to sign in just enter you Employee ID number.  At some point you will be asked to select and answer 6 security questions for security purposes.  These securities questions could be used later to validate who you are when resetting a password or signing in from a foreign computer.  Pepsi is a popular soda that was trademarked in 1902 and is second only to Coke in the cola market.  Many people prefer Pepsi over Coke, these people must have poor taste buds.  Pepsi has over 600,000 employees world-wide and claims revenues of $60 billion dollars!  You can find Pepsi in just about every country in the world accept the real poor ones.  Pepsi is a OK drink but a good place to work.

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MyWalmartBenefits online allows an employee of Walmart to check their work schedule, connect with other employees and keep track of their benefits online.  The site is very easy to use and is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.  An employee can login with their user ID and password.  If you’re a new user you will have to register.  To register you will need to have your Walmart identification Number, your date of birth, the date you were hired by Walmart, and a valid email address.  If you need an email address jump over to Gmail and sign up.  If you forgot your username enter your email address and they will email you the name.  If you need to recover your password please provide your username.  When your dream comes true and you become a Walmart associate you become eligible for Health & Wellness Benefits and Financial Benefits.

Highlights of the Health Benefits include 100% coverage for eligible preventive care when you use a network provider,  Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA) plans and a High-deductible plan with a Health Savings Account, dental insurance (if eligible), Short and long-term disability insurance, $4 co-pay on more than 2,000 eligible generic drugs and confidential counseling and health information service free to all associates 24/7.  Financial benefits include a matching 401k program of up to 6%, a free Sam’s Club Membership, paid vacations, paid holidays, Associate Stock Purchase Plan with a company match of 15% up to the first $1,800 purchased each Plan year and much more!  These are all great reason to work for Walmart!  Most people say Walmart sucks, this proves they don’t.

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If you need a boost in your credit rating consider a Secured credit card which is an excellent way to establish a positive credit history.  These credit cards are specifically made for people without credit history.  Individuals that have a bad credit rating should also consider a Secured credit card through https://publicbankcard.com.  If you have a very good credit score please move on as this site is not for you.  The Capital Bank secured credit cards is pretty much like any other credit card accept that your purchases and payments are reported to the  three major credit bureaus.  This helps you build credit quickly.  The card comes with an FDIC insured security deposit.  Credit reports are provided to the three major bureaus monthly or every 30 days.

This card is not for everyone, in order to be eligible you must be 18 years of age or older, must be able to verify your identity, you must be a legal resident of the USA and have a SSN # and you must be able to fund a security deposit.  The security deposit is refundable if your account is in good standing when closed.  The security deposit is required to protect Capital Bank in case of a default.  Your credit limit will be determined by the user.  The minimum amount to have on the card is $200.  The maximum amount to put on the card is $3000.  Please note after 120 days of use you may be able to raise your limit to $5000 if certain criteria are meet.  Please contact a customer service representative for more information on raising your credit limit after 120 days.  Once a user applies for the card it should arrive in two to three weeks assuming your application is approved.  For a $50 fee that will get the card to you sooner.  Most people should just wait the 3 weeks.  A$50 annual fee is associated with the card.

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