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Tuesday, November 22, 2022The single best way to reduce the risk of seasonal flu and its potentially serious complications is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like avoiding people who are sick, covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like flu. READ MORE >>
Thursday, November 17, 2022Like any residence, your vacation home needs to be insured—but because the risks are different, the coverage might cost more than your primary homeowners policy. Before you leap into second-home ownership, consider the factors that will likely affect the price you’ll need to pay for insuring it. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Keeping the lights on isn’t cheap — never mind the air conditioning, furnace and hot water heater. In fact, the typical family spends more than $1,400 per year on utilities, according to the Energy Department. Tweaking your usage can lower your bill by as much as 25%. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, November 2, 2022National Child Safety and Protection Month is an entire month dedicated to recognizing the unique potential dangers many children face in their everyday lives and taking tangible steps of prevention against those challenges. Taking safety measures can help reduce the number of unintentional injuries and deaths. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, October 25, 2022Cyber scams are nothing new. Every day, con artists are looking for the best “marks.” Think you’re not worth being the target of online predators? Think again! Hackers don’t need to know how much is in your bank account to want to get into it. READ MORE >>
Thursday, October 20, 2022Safely Sharing the Road with School Buses Did you know that school buses are far safer than the other vehicles on the road? The government sets all kinds of regulations about what kind of vehicle can be used to transport school students, how that vehicle is built, how many people can ride on the bus, and where they should be sitting. READ MORE >>
Sunday, October 16, 2022Here are ten creative ways to deter burglars from targeting your home and prevent a break-in. Learn how to keep you and your family safe all year round. Break-ins happen all the time. If someone wants to break into a house, they can probably find a way to make it happen. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, October 5, 2022Different people have different symptoms of breast cancer. Some people do not have any signs or symptoms at all. Some warning signs of breast cancer are— New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit). Thickening or swelling of part of the breast. Irritation or dimpling of breast skin. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, September 27, 2022In simplest terms, a 401(k) is an account – like a savings account – that you put money into for the purpose of having that money to use when you retire. You put money in now, it grows over time, and then you can take that money out in bits and pieces when you retire. That’s all it is. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, September 20, 2022Making upgrades to a home can increase the value, but not all home improvements yield a high return on investment and some can even have a negative impact. Here’s what you need to know before starting your remodel. Are you thinking about refinancing or selling your home? READ MORE >>
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