The weather has been nice enough lately to clean up the grill and move outdoors for a meal. Keep in mind some simple steps to keep you and your family safe from foodborne illness: CLEAN – Wash hands and surfaces often. SEPARATE – Don’t cross-contaminate. Keep raw meat and poultry apart from cooked foods. COOK […]
Emergency Funds: Vital Help in a Crisis
Many families have faced challenges with loss of income and/or extra expenses during this recession. Families are often called upon to help pay bills or provide necessities if they are not covering their own emergencies. So, the message about having a reserve fund of cash may not be a “hard sell” in these times. Coming […]
Springtime Fun
The sun is bright today but the wind is still a little brisk. Think of all the things we might be doing if we were outside today? Picking up sticks, looking for new buds on the trees or flowers or just taking the dog for a walk, are ways to get a little exercise and […]
Are You Fine with a 529?
I’ve been thinking about starting a 529 plan for my granddaughter. In case you’ve never heard of a 529, it is an education savings plan operated by a state or educational institution to help families set aside funds for future college costs. It is named after Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code. Why do […]
Be Sun Safe
Hopefully, you are enjoying the nicer, sunny weather and taking precautions to protect yourself from skin cancer. Although it isn’t summer yet, we need to protect our skin from the sun to prevent skin cancer in the future. Most of us get too much sun because we don’t take precautions. That’s why we are seeing […]
Quick Tips to Add Fruits and Veggies
March is National Nutrition Month and a great time to add more fruits and vegetables to your plate. You know that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is good for you but sometimes difficult in our fast-paced lives. Here are some tips to add more fruits and vegetables to your day. Start your […]