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(StatePoint) Above all, consumers value convenience, speed and good deals, according to new research by Sensormatic Solutions, and they can expect retailers to deliver these benefits in 2023.
In the recent survey, respondents cited stocked shelves (64%), quick and easy checkouts (63%), and...
Have you visited the redesigned SSA.gov yet? In December 2022, we updated our homepage with a new design to help you find what you need more easily.
“SSA.gov is visited by over 180 million people per year and it is one of our most important tools for providing efficient and equitable access to...
Warm weather is here, and you are ready to get outside and make your yard both beautiful and functional. Maybe you’re aiming to have the best yard on the block, want to install an outdoor family room or outdoor office, or want to expand your space for entertaining. Perhaps your kids or pets could...
er daylight hours, and for many, a desire to spring into new activities, including exercise. If you’re ready to kickstart a new fitness routine, here are three tips to help you get started.
1. Find What Motivates You
Are you itching to get out into the sunshine for a walk? Are you eager to set up...
April is Financial Literacy Month. Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan. Our online tools can help you understand your potential Social Security benefits and how they fit into your financial future.
You should periodically review your Social Security Statement (Statement) using...
Dr. Paul Dake is semi-retired; moved to the Pinconning area to be near family and is submitting articles for the Journal. Dr. Dake has an Undergraduate degree in Physiology and M.D. degree, both from Michigan State University, the latter awarded in 1978; immediately thereafter, Family Medicine...
Lynn Eckerle is the author of the weekly food column The Recipe Exchange along with a blog, Lynn’s Musings From a Deep Well. She loves country cooking, small town living and taking the back roads.
Dear Lynn,
I’d like to find a good recipe for either soft sour cream cookies or soft sugar cookies,...
The countdown continues, along with my preparation, as it is now three weeks or less when you read this until my flight to Georgia to begin my AT journey.
What kind of hijinks have I been up to and when do I start my hike are the two most often asked questions from those fortunate (haha) to run...
An isolated christian is a paralyzed christian. The devil invented depression and fear and then molded lies to make it appear that this is all there is in the world. The Bible tells of a good shepard that leaves the flock of 99 and goes to look for the one lost sheep. This is because there is...
Social Security achieved the highest score of any federal government agency on the Center for Plain Language’s 2022 Federal Plain Language Report Card.
Our policies and programs can sometimes be complex and difficult to explain. That’s why we always strive to use plain language that is clear, easy...