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What Is Random Acts of Kindness Day and How to Celebrate it
By Emily Raunig February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day. While many people argue that random acts of kindness should be shown daily, today is a perfect day to do more for others. The beauty of Random Acts of Kindness Day is that everyone can participate. Companies, individuals and even children can [...]
Stop Distracted Driving: Five Apps that Help Prevent Texting While Driving
By Emily Raunig Smartphones continue to increase in popularity and increase the risk of texting and driving. According to Edgar Snyder & Associates, cell phone use leads to 1.6 million crashes each year, with about 390,000 injuries occurring. Despite these shocking numbers, people still use their cell phones while behind the wheel. It’s [...]
Avoiding Valentine’s Day Scams
By Sarah Fichter Love is in the air! Sadly, your bank account might not be feeling the love on this special day. We want to show our family and friends how much we love them but does that have to mean spending your month's rent on chocolates and flowers? Valentine's Day is the number [...]
Smart Devices Don’t Mean Smart Security
By Sarah Fichter Smart devices might seem like the superheroes of technology today, but some villains try and weaken intelligent devices and do harm. Many devices have weak points that render them susceptible to breach. An Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity included a directive for NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) [...]
Fall-Proofing Your Home
By Daniel Steinzeig Our home is where we spend most of our time and generally where we feel the most comfortable. However, according to the National Council on Aging, more than 75 percent of falls occur at home. Your home should be where you feel safe without worrying about getting hurt. There are [...]
Insurance Mistakes to Avoid
By Taylor Swyers When purchasing a new insurance policy, common mistakes may cost the insured when it is time to make a claim and collect on a policy. Often, customers look for the lowest price without considering what plans meet their needs and choosing insurance that adequately covers them and their loved ones. [...]