Staying Healthy During Flu Season

This time of year, everyone’s got a sniffle, cough, or worse - the dreaded flu bug! These viruses have evolved to be highly resistant to efforts to contain them. While we can’t prevent the disease completely, we can help lower the risk of spreading it around. Here are 6 ways to beat the flu this year.
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Winter Driving

Cars driving on roads in winter

I am not a fan of winter driving. I don’t know many people who are. I find this somewhat ironic since I grew up in northern Wisconsin, where winters are known to be rough and the snow plentiful, at least when I lived there. Even more ironic, my father spent decades working for the county to ensure roads were well maintained, especially in the winter.

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Mistakes First-Time Homeowners Make

Buying a house is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make, and there are common mistakes that many first-time homeowners regret making. Here’s how you can avoid them.

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Combating The Financial Mistakes Of Our 20s And 30s

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Early in their careers, people tend to focus on the here and now while ignoring the future. As you climb the ladder of success, you might think raises and promotions will never end and that you have forever to plan for the future. Surprisingly, though, the future comes faster than you can imagine. Here are the six most common and avoidable mistakes younger people make.
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