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  • 5 easy ways to ‘charge up’ your recycling habits

    BPT Americans generate about 254 million tons of trash annually, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) most recent figures, and only about one-third of that waste is recycled. For many, one of the main barriers to recycling is not knowing how or where to recycle certain items. For...
  • BBB Tips for Early Tax Preparation

    Better Business Bureau Tax season has officially begun! Although Tax Day isn’t until Tuesday, April 18 this year, W-2 statements must be received by employees no later than Jan 31, which means you already have yours! The earlier you prepare to file your taxes, the better. You’ll avoid the...
  • Morning Tips to Prepare for the Day

    StatePoint Are most of your mornings spent running out the door with breakfast in-hand, and applying your makeup on-the-go? It’s easy to snooze, and rush all the way to work – but building a routine that gives you a calm and efficient morning can make you feel more prepared...
  • Seven Tips for Booking a Trip Online

    Better Business Bureau Still need to buy holiday flights or find a room for New Year’s Eve? If you search online, it’s likely that some of the first results will be from online travel agencies and third party booking sites. They may claim that they offer the best deals,...
  • 5 money tips every teen should know

    BPT For most teens, high school is an exciting time for those sweet, first tastes of independence: first dates, first cars, first paychecks. As low-stakes as some of these milestones may seem, there’s one area that deserves some extra attention in every family: personal finance. Today’s teens are spending...
  • Top Tips for Healthy Hydration

    BPT This summer, most of the United States experienced a heat wave that kept many people indoors or in the shade. Very high temperatures, especially for a prolonged period of time, can be extremely dangerous — and not just for the elderly or other vulnerable individuals. Participating in any...
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