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  • A shaggy white dog with its tongue hanging out.

    National Pet Day: When It Is and How to Participate

    Family & Life March 15, 2025

    It’s hard to beat the unconditional love we get from our pets. National Pet Day is a chance to go the extra mile and show them how important they are. When is National Pet Day? Your pets might already be the focus of your everyday life, but on National Pet Day, April 11, we’re encouraged...

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    8 Tailgating Safety Tips for Your Pre-Game Fun

    Family & Life August 22, 2024

    One of the best parts about fall is the pre-game tailgate party where you can celebrate and cheer on your favorite sports team. It’s a long-standing tradition that keeps growing in popularity. Following these safety tips can help keep your celebration fun and safe. Tailgate accessories for the perfect party Having the right set up...

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    20 Fun Family Game Night Ideas

    Family & Life February 7, 2024

    For many families, game night is a big tradition. It can be a great way to make memories in a manner that’s largely inexpensive, easy, and most importantly, fun. From board games to card games and more, there are many options when choosing what to play. Whether you’re looking to start your own game night...

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  • Happy family couple clients meeting african american financial consultant lawyer bank worker. Smiling married spouse buyers discussing contract details before signing, loan mortgage credit concept.

    Using annuities in trusts

    My Money December 9, 2022

    A reference Trusts are an integral part of estate planning and funding a trust so that it meets the needs of a client’s estate and wealth transfer goals involves a proper and sound strategy. Nearly any type of asset can be used to fund a trust, including stocks, bonds, cash, mutual funds, real estate property,...

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    Medicare Questions – Answering the Most FAQ

    My Money November 10, 2022

    Understanding Medicare can be difficult, but the Nationwide Retirement Institute® is here to help you by sharing some of the most common Medicare questions.

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    Pros and Cons of Commuting to College

    College July 13, 2021

    When your child starts college and you have an empty nest, you might have a to-do list, including travel abroad and fixing up the house. But before you book a flight, borrow money to turn your child’s room into a home theater or think about other activities for empty nesters, consider that a growing number...

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    How to Save Money and Spend Less

    Saving & Spending March 25, 2021

    Spending money is a fact of life. You need to spend money to pay for the essentials, like food, clothing, and a roof over your head. So it’s good to know that a budget can help you manage those expenses and keep your spending in check. To avoid impulse purchases and other temptations, try to...

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    5 Tips on How to Run a Successful Virtual Meeting

    Business October 23, 2020

    Given that 62% of U.S. employees have worked from home in some capacity this year, videoconferencing has seemingly become a part of everyday life.[1] While an online meeting offers a useful, flexible way to keep work moving forward, many people struggle to avoid distractions and maintain professionalism when meeting remotely. Learning how to conduct an...

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    Top 4 Employee Benefits Millennials Look For in a Workplace

    Business June 8, 2020

    Millennials, generally those born between 1981 and 1996, face a much different working environment than previous generations did.[1] They’re also now the largest segment of employed people in the United States, and by 2020, they’re expected to make up 50% of the workforce.[2] If your company has millennial employees, or if you’re anticipating hiring fresh...

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    Should You Buy a Convertible Car?

    Buying / Selling March 4, 2020

    Once the weather heats up, every driver wants to roll their windows down and feel that warm breeze. Some may even take it a step further by owning a convertible. But if you’re on the fence about buying one, you may still be wondering, are convertibles safe? Furthermore, since convertibles tend to be slightly pricier,...

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    Financial Tips When You Hit Your 60s

    Empty Nester October 21, 2019

    Life is tough when everything seems to fall apart. A divorce, a death, a job that was a sure thing suddenly disappearing. It’s even tougher when you’re close to retirement. Give yourself a short amount of time to dwell in that pain, and then move on. Easier said than done, of course. But focusing on...

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    How to Hire the Right Employees

    Growing October 18, 2019

    If you want to expand your business, finding employees with specific skills, such as accounting, sales or IT, should be a top priority. Searching for new talent is a good problem to have because it means your company is growing. But finding the right people in the timeframe you require can be challenging. Because the...

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    How to Prepare for a Power Outage

    Maintenance October 1, 2019

    When the weather report predicts any type of storm, it’s time to prepare for the possibility of an electrical outage. Whether it’s the lightning bolts of a thunderstorm, the damaging winds of a tornado or the heavy snows of a blizzard, these powerful storms can cause blackouts, brownouts and other electrical glitches. You can’t control...

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    Motorcycle Riding Tips for Women

    Recreational Vehicles May 10, 2019

    More women are hitting the streets on two wheels. There are nearly 7 million of them, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council, making up more than one-quarter of overall riders. And they also account for 10 percent of all motorcycle owners. To encourage more women to ride, Nationwide Insurance and the Motorcycle Hall of Fame...

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    8 Best East Coast Road Trips

    Travel & Outdoors March 19, 2019

    Looking for an east coast road trip ideas for the summer? Grab your sunglasses, GPS and camera and get ready for some fun in the sun. Whether you want to spend a day or a week on the road, there’s a trip for you. Here’s a list of the best road trips on the east...

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