Raw zucchini salad: Fresh and easy for warm spring days
Zucchini is a low-calorie vegetable that packs a huge nutritional punch with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and its mild flavor makes it a versatile…
Month: May 2021
National Safe Boating Week: Engine cut-off switches now required
A new law aims at preventing severe injuries and death from runaway vessels on recreational waterways. Every year, the Coat Guard responds to cases where…
Are you working in zombie mode?
Everyone has had the experience of driving somewhere familiar then suddenly realizing they didn’t remember the drive. That loss of focus is called…
Fireproof your microwave
Microwaves are one of the safest appliances in the home, but they can still cause fires through misuse or accidents. In one unusual case in Chicago, food…
The future isn’t guaranteed
Suppose you are a football player with a big, fat, multi-million dollar contract. Live large, right? That’s not what the Gronk did. NFL player Rob…
When and how to amend your tax return
Not every tax mistake may require you to file an amended return, but some mistakes are important to correct. If you made a minor mistake in addition or…
Are you insured for spring disasters?
Beautiful spring brings May flowers and sunny weather. But it can also bring tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes and floods. Insurance policies are pretty…
8 tips to save on energy this summer
1. Seal it up. Insulate the attic; stop air leaks; install energy efficient windows when it’s time to buy new ones. 2. Plant trees. Carefully positioned…
Store cards do hard credit pull
At the checkout, the clerk asks if you want a whopping 20 percent off your purchase. You only have to apply for a store card. No matter how the pitch…
Business braces for rising gas prices
It’s one of the most visible commodities and its price affects us every day: Gasoline. And experts predict that small businesses will be hit this summer…