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Celebrate and appreciate the natural world around you at Lake Metroparks’ annual Earth Day celebration at Penitentiary Glen Reservation
In this age of gratitude, Mimi thinks of Earth Day as a reminder to say thank you to Mother Earth and all her inhabitants. There’s no better place to do that than Lake Metroparks’ Penitentiary Glen Reservation on Sunday, April 21, from noon to 4 p.m. This year, the theme is “Take Action,” with a goal of educating and inspiring people...
Read MoreHealth insurance works with DPC
You have health insurance. You contribute to a premium and co-pays for doctor visits, and there’s a pharmacy benefit attached. Why do you need a direct primary care (DPC) membership? DPC is a primary care benefit that can stand alone or complement your traditional health insurance coverage. Health insurance covers specialists such as...
Read MoreHere’s when to put a will in place
We are in prime planning season for summer vacations. While you’re checking flights and booking hotels, now would also be the time to make sure your last wishes are in order. Do you have a will and is it up to date? Drafting a will takes a few weeks and isn’t a process that can be done on the fly. I caught up with local estate planning...
Read MoreRemembering EOD vets
Though the topics of this monthly column usually cover electrical safety and ways to save on your electrical bill, we thought it would be a good time to mention our campaign to honor U.S. Army Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) veterans. As an EOD soldier myself for nine years, training and working all over the country and spending most of...
Read MoreDid your tax refund shrink?
If you’re among the 79% of people in Ohio who receive an annual federal tax refund, you may have noticed that your refund shrank considerably in 2024 compared to previous years. In a nutshell, because of inflation, tax brackets have shifted higher. This means that federal withholding for W-2 employees doesn’t kick in until an employee has...
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