Outdoor tactics to limit bug bites
You are less likely to be attacked by stinging or biting insects if you avoid their habitats, like tall grass, flower gardens, and stagnant water. Barring…
Month: July 2020
Help keep sanitation workers safe
The public can take some simple steps to help keep sanitation workers safe amid the coronavirus crisis. According to the Solid Waste Association of North…
CDC: DEET repellents safe, effective
The one chemical that is the most effective at repelling mosquitos is DEET, according to the CDC. The chemical, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, is used as the…
Now the rent is due: What happens?
A federal moratorium on evictions ends this month for rental properties with federally backed mortgages. In May a host of states returned to pre-Covid…
Some made more on unemployment than their jobs paid
Enhanced unemployment benefits were expected to expire this month, a program that was a boon to more than 50 percent of workers affected by the…
401(k) loans common during crisis
In March through June, many workers found some help from virus job losses and layoffs in a combination of savings, unemployment, and credit. As July comes…
Summer jobs for teens could be scarce
One fallout from the virus crisis is probably going to be summer teen jobs. Teens typically flock to retail and restaurant jobs during the summer, but…
How people are responding to crisis financially
A new survey has found that 60% of adults are concerned about their finances over the next six months. The study by Fidelity shows that people are taking…
Covid surcharges may appear
A Missouri sushi restaurant started adding a covid-19 surcharge to its bills, causing a storm on social media. But, this may be a sign of the future….
The key to fraud — printed right on your checks
In a business checking account, a small charge of $10 to $20 might not generate too much concern or suspicion. But, beware, small amounts coming out of…