You can still roast chestnuts on an open fire
In The Christmas Song, Nat King Cole waxed nostalgic about chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Do you think of it today as just an quaint memory of an…
Month: December 2025
Avoid holiday safety hazards
Christmas is a time to celebrate, spend time with family and friends, and to relax. But, it’s also a time when safety should be on your mind because the…
Stay snowmobile smart
Crispy winter breezes and a sunny day make you eager to get out there and start an invigorating snowmobile ride. But, like all vehicles, snowmobiles can…
Choose the correct ear protection
Consistent and correct use of hearing protection is critical when exposed to high noise levels in any loud environment. As a rule of thumb, if you need to…
What is an ETF?
Your 401(k) or IRA options, probably include ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) alongside mutual funds. Think of an ETF as a basket of investments, like stocks…
What is the stock market? It doesn’t have to be mysterious
If you have never invested in stocks, the very idea of the stock market can seem mysterious’but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s a beginner’s guide. What is…
Money Basics: What are mutual funds?
What Are Mutual Funds? If you have a 401(k) or IRA, you’ve likely seen mutual funds listed as investment options, maybe with serious sounding names, but…
The top word for 2025 means nothing
If you have middle-schooler children or grandchildren, you may have heard this word: Six Seven (67). And you might have asked what it means. Whatever…
One unusual problem with roller coasters
Of all the things a to worry about on a roller coaster, here’s one you probably didn’t see coming: A flying duck. And that was exactly the problem for a…
Variety of advent calendars abound
The kids may love an advent calendar with a chocolate for every day, but it certainly isn’t the only choice for counting the days to Christmas. Fragrance…