Perfect summer dessert: Sweet biscuits and strawberries
It’s strawberry season, and that means classic shortcake — the sweet, easy, cool and creamy dessert that always hits the spot. You can put a twist on…
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Don’t wait to report an injury
Never wait until the end of your shift to report an injury. Do it immediately. This is especially true of puncture wounds on the fingers and hands. These…
Look around, walk around
Get away from your computer. Researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health have found that short breaks at the right times…
Prevent heat exhaustion
The National Safety Council recommends that people who are working outside in hot weather or in non-air-conditioned environments should cool down with wet…
To have a safe road trip: Prepare yourself, your passengers, your vehicle
You may have taken any number of long road trips before and think you know just how to do it right. When you make your plan, however, consider these…
Know the ABCs of CPR
If you’ve never taken a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), these simple instructions could help you save a life. If you have taken a CPR…
What life insurance doesn’t cover
We get life insurance to protect our families. If we die, they have a nest egg. But life insurance doesn’t cover everything, according to Policy Genius….
How to save on car insurance
If your life has changed — for example, you are now working from home instead of commuting — you might be able to save on car insurance. How much you…
Kakeibo: The Japanese art of budgeting
Budgeting apps are handy, but sometimes confusing. Does this item go to household expenses or should it be something else? Should that credit card charge…
Saving versus spending, American-style
When times are tough, people are more likely to save or at least spend less. In 1944, during World War II, the personal savings rate — defined as the…