Time off frequently isn’t
When you are on vacation, you are supposed to be taking time off the job, but that is often not what happens. Software company Qualtrics surveyed adult…
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High temperatures raise injury risk
California researchers say high temperatures increase injuries by 6 to 9 percent on days over 90 degrees. The study of 11 million workers’ compensation…
Credit reporting changes in July
Anyone who has struggled to pay off medical bills will get a boost this July as medical credit reporting changes. Among the changes announced by all three…
Save on insurance with smart devices
Insurance companies are wise to the fact that some smart devices increase safety and mitigate risks, such as house fires. And as a result, they’re giving…
Deflating spending amid high inflation
Prices keep going up, up, up. Between the time it took us to write this article and you got a chance to read it, prices may have climbed another few…
Savings interest rates may rise slowly
When you open a savings account, you are, in effect, lending money to your bank, and in return, you get a very safe investment and a little interest. For…
Check the back seat before leaving the car
Certainly you would never intentionally leave a baby, child or pet locked in the car when the weather is hot, or anytime. Within 10 minutes, the…
Plan now for next year’s family reunions
July is one of the most popular months for family reunions. Virtually everyone takes a few days off, so even if relatives have to come some distance, they…
Get out there and walk, run and play
All through the winter you promised yourself that when warm weather came, you would start walking. Well, it’s here. Being, busy doesn’t cut it now. All…
Things that won’t exist in 10 years
* Cable TV, but companies may start offering online options for viewing. * Alarm clock. Replaced by the phone. * Home landline phones, replaced by…