(BPT) – The rising cost of goods and services across the U.S. has many Americans feeling financial stress. While you can’t directly influence the inflation rate, you can find ways to reduce your spending on things like insurance, groceries, your phone, gas and streaming services. Check out these five money-saving strategies that can help you […]
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5 estrategias para ahorrar dinero y vencer la inflación
(BPT) – El aumento en el costo de bienes y servicios en Estados Unidos provoca que muchas personas sientan estrés financiero. Si bien es cierto que no puedes influir directamente en la tasa de inflación, sí es posible encontrar formas de reducir tus gastos en áreas como seguros, compra de comestibles, teléfono, gasolina y servicios […]
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Stroke survivor Keetra Thompson recounts her health battle
On Feb. 12, 2010, stroke survivor Keetra Thompson laid down with a slight headache behind her right eye around 7 p.m. to get some rest. However, when she woke up around 2:30 a.m. the next day, she knew something was wrong when she couldn’t move the left side of her face. Thompson spoke with the […]
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Navigating Infertility: Key Insights, Support and Resources for Couples Trying to Conceive
(BPT) – Couples yearning to start a family often face numerous challenges, including financial worries, health concerns and fears about potential problems during pregnancy and birth. One significant challenge that many couples may not anticipate is infertility. According to a recent survey, 77% of U.S. women aged 25-34 who have been trying to conceive over […]
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Go Big without Staying Home this Summer: Travel and Entertainment Spending Tips for 2024
(BPT) – By Mary Hines Droesch, Head of Consumer, Small Business & Wealth Management Banking and Lending Products at Bank of America Summer travel planning is officially in full swing, and while many Americans are likely to be mindful of their spending, plenty are eager to get out and experience the world. Gen Z seems […]
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World Hypoparathyroidism Day: How an Advocacy Organization is Driving Change to Transform Patients’ Lives
(BPT) – This World Hypoparathyroidism Awareness Day, a global awareness and education event observed annually on June 1, the HypoPARAthyroidism Association (HPA) is calling for urgent change within the hypoPARAthyroidism (hypoPARA) community. Through educational and advocacy initiatives, we are committed to increasing the understanding of this rare disease, its management and its impact on patients […]
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A call for collaboration 70 years after Brown v. Board
70 years ago, in May of 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court declared separate schools for Black and White students could never be equal in Brown v. Topeka Board of Education and struck down school segregation laws in states across the country. This month, many will likely point out just how far our country has come […]
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The future of home water heating: How heat pump technology is changing the game
(BPT) – The Department of Energy (DOE) recently released higher energy-efficiency standards for water heaters that will go into effect in 2029. Focusing on decarbonization, the new standards emphasize how highly efficient water heaters, especially heat pump water heaters, will result in lower energy consumption and in turn, potentially save Americans billions in household energy […]
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Focus on these 4 areas to protect your home’s exterior
(BPT) – While you probably know your deck needs waterproofing, did you know many other materials outside your home like concrete, masonry and fabrics also need protection? To help keep exterior parts of your home in good condition, waterproofing is key. Here are tips from the experts at Thompson’s WaterSeal to help safeguard your home. […]
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St. Louis County Library providing free summer lunches
With The USDA’s Summer Food Service Program funding, St. Louis County Library and Operation Food Search will once again be able to provide lunches to children starting in June at nine SLCL locations beginning June 3, 2024. The branches will offer free nutritious lunch and weekday activities for youth 18 and under between 12:00–1:00 p.m. […]