By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – For busy families, the holidays can be a blur. With office parties, gifts to buy, kids’ holiday programs to attend at school, moving the holiday elf around the house, and invitations for countless get-togethers, it can become a stressful time that goes by too fast. All too often, the rush
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – When was the last time you had your hearing checked? If you’re like most Americans, it may have been a while or you may not have gotten it checked before — rest assured, you’re not alone. According to Synchrony’s 2024 “Hearing Health & Loss Prevention” study, 70% of people consider
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Every day on the news, we hear about another data breach. Ticketmaster recently reported that 560 million customers had their data stolen — names, addresses, email, payment information, etc. AT&T noted that 73 million records were hacked, but their breach also included Social Security numbers. Early in the fall of
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) January is a time for setting goals, new habits and fresh starts. Here are five financial New Year’s resolutions you can set for yourself, along with how a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional can help you achieve them: Boost your financial IQ:Financial literacy is critical to building wealth. It will help you
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) On the first day of Christmas, holiday gift giving begins with the traditional gift of a Partridge in a Pear Tree. By the first day of January, True Love pays the bill. Each holiday season, the PNC’s Christmas Price Index tabulates the price to gift all the items in the song
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) What are TikTok’s privacy settings? Can parents control what advertising their children see on Facebook? How do parents limit the amount of time their children spend on Instagram? A new parent tool, the Glossary of Digital Media Platforms, offers the answers and will be handy for parents of children trying out
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My friend is married to a penny-pincher. He hates spending money. They are retired and have sizable assets. He never buys her anything for her birthday or takes her out to dinner. He doesn’t buy her a card on Valentine’s Day, either. They each own their own homes and commute
Continue ReadingBy NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – A young man’s coming of age is at the heart of what BookLife Review calls “a richly layered narrative that sheds light on the human toll of conflict and celebrates an indomitable spirit of resilience amid overwhelming adversity.” Author Michael J. Cooper has made a pivotal period in history come alive
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Palliative care from Carelon Health offers a deeply personalized and compassionate approach to managing the complexities of serious illnesses. It focuses on providing relief from symptoms, stress, and the emotional challenges patients and families often face. This care extends beyond
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I have been with the same man for three years, and we have been engaged for a year. I love him with all my heart, but I just learned through a phone call that he has been fooling around with men from the internet. I have also seen some messages
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Bright Horizons, a leading education and care company, was built on the belief that doing well is firmly intertwined with doing good. For 25 years, the Bright Horizons Foundation for Children has formalized that mission, with employees volunteering and making a difference in communities across the country where they live
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Each year, The National Dog Show, presented by Purina, brings families together by celebrating their beloved furry canine companions. While millions tuned in for the highly anticipated Best in Breed and Best in Show awards, another exciting competition has captured the spotlight: Thanksgiving’s Top Dog Contest, where America’s pups show
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Contenido patrocinado y proporcionado por Walgreens Es la temporada de fiestas —época de pasteles de frutas, fiestas con suéteres feos, hacer girar la pirinola y la infaltable tarjeta navideña. Incluso en la era digital actual, según el Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos, los estadounidenses envÃan más de 1,100 millones
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—Durante las fiestas, cuando los hogares se llenan de risas, alegrÃa y seres queridos, organizar una alegre reunión puede ser una gran forma de ponerse al dÃa con los amigos y la familia, y no tiene por qué ser abrumador.   Con el plan adecuado, podrá gestionar el ajetreo navideño con
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—Over 12.5 million Americans are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, but many don’t realize this and could be missing out on some valuable benefits. People who qualify for both health care programs can enroll in a type of Medicare Advantage plan called a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP), offered by
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list doesn’t have to add to the holiday season’s hustle and bustle. Flip that stressful script by picking one theme and sticking to it. Smartphones are a hot trend for gift giving this year — wouldn’t your friends and family love a
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – The best holiday gifts keep kids engaged and creatively entertained for hours. So, if you’re looking for exciting new gifts to spark the imagination of the kids in your life, check out the latest offerings from Crayola, the #1 creative arts brand on wish lists for kids.* Parents and kids
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By NewsPress Now by Doug Anderson, ENERGY STAR Certified Products   (NAPSI)—Your home’s heating and cooling account for nearly half of your annual energy use—which, for the average American household, costs approximately $900 per year. Improving your heating and cooling efficiency can go a long way toward saving energy and money in the long
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – As the holiday season approaches, cybercriminals are ramping up their efforts to exploit both businesses and individuals. Cybercriminals know the biggest vulnerability in any organization isn’t the technology — it’s the people behind it. Whether you’re working late to finish up projects or just trying to get some last-minute holiday
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Did you know the cost of a four-year college education has increased 38% at private schools and 32% at public colleges/universities over the past decade?[1] Between these increasing college costs, lingering inflation and market uncertainties, many families are rethinking the gifts they’re giving for the holidays, birthdays, graduations and more.[2]
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – The holiday season is the perfect time to create lasting memories with family and friends, whether at an intimate dinner or a lively gathering. One of the simplest ways to impress your guests and celebrate the season is by incorporating craft cocktails into your festivities. This year, tequila-based drinks are
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – From big brunches to cozy dinners, get ready for holiday gatherings with kitchen tools that will delight your guests and make hosting easier. Here are five products that will elevate your holiday hosting season. Start the Day Right with the JURA J8 twin Are you hosting overnight guests during the
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – El objetivo principal de la temporada festiva es reunir a amigos y familiares, y no hay mejor manera de disfrutar de esa compañÃa que en un brunch. Con un poco de planificación y toques creativos, ¡ser anfitrión puede ser tan agradable como la celebración en sÃ! Jessie James Decker, cantante,
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Ensuring that financial service providers reflect the diversity of the people they serve is key to creating an inclusive financial system that offers everyone a chance to thrive. That’s according to the authors of a new report. The case study, created by the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program and supported by
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I’ve recently discovered that my mother-in-law has two life insurance policies on me, neither of which I knew about, and one of which is close to 20 years old. I never asked nor authorized her to take out these policies, and I am very concerned. We do not have a
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By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – As the holiday season approaches, people around the world unite in a Global Day of Giving—Giving Tuesday—on December 3rd to support the charitable causes they respect and admire. For the Marine Toys for Tots Program, this day is Giving TOYSday, and we want to ensure that every child across our Nation
Continue ReadingBy NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – July and Everything After by Allie Nava A modern tale of resilience and transformation against extraordinary odds, for fans of Paolo Coelho, Amy Tan, and Khaled Hosseini. As Maya turns 22, civil war breaks out in her birth country Sri Lanka while on a visit from America. Maya is targeted and
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By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – Advances in technology, particularly in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the geopolitical landscape. At the Ash Carter Exchange in Cambridge, Massachusetts, nearly 30 distinguished speakers discussed how emerging technologies are pushing the scientific frontier, transforming national security, and necessitating new partnerships between academic institutions, government agencies, and the
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Has it been a while since you purchased a new TV? You might be surprised by how far TV technology has come since you bought your last set! Today’s smart televisions offer dramatic improvements in picture quality and home screens that are far easier to navigate. Plus, they come with
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – As the holiday season approaches, it’s important to remember that it often comes with a heightened risk for respiratory viruses like COVID-19.1 Data from the past four years suggest COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths consistently peak during the winter months.1 Immunity from your last COVID-19 infection may not protect you
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