Lifestyles
(NAPSI)—Two in five people say they’re more likely to win the lottery than lose their home in a fire, according to a 2019 national American Red Cross survey.
Yet the odds of dying from exposure to fire or smoke (nearly 1 in 1,500) are greater than winning the lottery (typically 1 in millions)....
Flies receive a bad reputation. The most well-known fly species draw blood from humans or lay eggs in berries and rotting fruits. However, flies do more than create a nuisance. This week’s Michigan insects in the garden profiles another beneficial fly family, Syrphidae. Species in this family visit...
Brian Shelson has recently been named principal at Stoney Creek High School in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Shelson joined the administrative team there as an assistant principal in August 2017. Mr. Shelson previously served as an assistant principal/athletic director at Grosse Pointe North High...
(NAPSI)—Good nutrition is important at any age. But for older adults on a tight budget, regular access to nutritious foods can be limited—and expensive.
A new program aims to change that by making it easier to get healthy foods at the local grocery store for an affordable price. With Healthy...
(NAPSI)—Don’t let window replacement become a “pane” in your wallet. There’s a disconnect between saving money on energy with window replacements, according to government agencies. In fact, they found, it may take decades to recoup the cash spent on the installation of new, energy-efficient windows...
(NAPSI)—No matter your stage of life, it’s always a good idea to have a long-range care plan in place. A good way to begin is to talk candidly with your family and friends. By starting the conversation, you can express your views on treatment, relay your care preferences and communicate who will...
(NAPSI)—Millions of Americans who own an RV have it parked in their driveway or a storage facility for the better part of the year. With many families wary of airplanes and hotels these days, it may be time to consider renting your rig to make some serious cash.
According to peer-to-peer RV rental...
Gas prices in Michigan are down 5 cents compared to last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average price of $2.15 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 5 cents less than this time last month and about 73 cents less than this time last year.
Motorists are paying an average of $32...
During the current coronavirus pandemic, we continue to provide help to you and other people in your communities. While our offices are not providing service to walk-in visitors due to COVID-19, we remain ready and able to help you by phone with most Social Security business. You can speak with a...