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Holiday shopping? How to deter identity thieves during the holidays
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Like the song says, little things mean a lot, especially during the holidays. A greeting card with a heartfelt, handwritten note, a tin of homemade cookies - these simple gestures speak of the holiday spirit. During the holidays, the little things you do - or don't do - can also mean a lot when it comes to protecting yourself from identity theft.
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Winter warriors make roadways safer and keep us moving
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It's fall. It's getting colder, the leaves are falling and winter is looming. Most likely, you haven't given much thought to the road crews who are working this fall, preparing equipment and resources in order to keep roads clear and safe this winter.
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How smart shopping can help transform your lifestyle
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Eating right and exercising is something we all know we should do, but the follow-through can be harder than we think. You don't need to take part in an expensive or radical health program to improve your life. Thinking long term and making small changes like shopping smarter and taking a closer look at what we eat can help improve our lives.
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IRS free resources help employers choose and maintain retirement plans
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Are you a small-business owner thinking about offering a retirement plan to your employees? The Internal Revenue Service has free resources on starting and maintaining a retirement plan to help you make informed decisions for yourself and your employees.
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Distinguishing the difference between fact and fiction this flu season
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The seasonal flu, which is also known as influenza, is not the same as a head cold, and should not be taken lightly. In fact, the Center for Disease Control estimates that the flu affects anywhere from 5 to 20 percent of the U.S. population each year, and that approximately 200,000 people are hospitalized each year due to flu-related complications. How can you separate fact from fiction about the flu, and protect yourself and your family? This advice can help.
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