Pandemic takes another toll
The numbers are still preliminary, but it appears that drug overdose deaths have skyrocketed during the pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and…
Month: July 2021
Drowning may not be easy to recognize
Drowning is subtle — so subtle, in fact, that in 10 percent of all accidental drownings of children, an adult actually watches a child drown and has no…
Bring your full attention to swimmers at the pool or beach
This year, as you prepare to enjoy the pool or the beach, take care to remember that drowning is possible for anyone and it is often unrecognized. No one…
Remember taxes?
It’s easy to procrastinate during the lazy hazy days of summer, but if the topic is taxes, it’s past time to figure out a plan. No need for panic, though…
Should you pay to fix your credit score?
If you’ve got some dings on your credit, it can be tempting to think about hiring someone to clean it up. But is that a good idea? Experts generally say…
Virtual currency value soars, but risky
At this point, it seems like everyone from the most serious of investors to the dabblers have a cryptocurrency story to share. It’s tempting to jump in,…
Avoid the social media vacation trap
Getting away from business for a little time off can be tricky enough, but here’s one thing working people should avoid: Telling your story on social…
Whispers of SBA COVID-19 fraud abound
In a dark bar, one guy whispers to another that outside a certain apartment building, there is a man with Small Business Administration (SBA) loan papers….
Lumber prices rise as production ramps up
Anyone looking to build or renovate a home has quickly encountered the latest sticker shock item: lumber. Lumber prices have tripled in the past year,…
Back to the office?
When Google announced this spring that it would brings its employees back to the office, many wondered whether other businesses would follow suit. What…