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Going Native: 10 Gardening Trends for 2025

From nativars to the color of the year and inspiration from fenestration fashion, gardening trends for 2025 will evoke a range of textures, hues and cultivars to explore. ...
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‘Tis the Season to Donate; Scammers are Taking Advantage

With so many purchases made during the holiday season, it can be easy to miss a fraudulent credit card charge or two—especially if it seems to come from a charity. Keep a close eye on your credit card statement this time of year. If you notice charitable donations that you don’t remember making, it’s likely not a memory lapse; you were a victim of credit card fraud. Beware of these red flags before you take the bait. ...
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Pup-Sicles: Dogs & Cold Weather

You’ve seen the ads for fur-lined dog parkas and fancy booties. Is that really necessary? What do dog owners need to know to keep their dogs safe and healthy during the cold months? ...
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Making it Easier to do Social Security Business Online

Social Security is responding to feedback concerning preferences to do business online. Now Social Security is providing the option to submit forms, evidence and other information electronically. You can also sign documents electronically before submitting them. ...
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One-Match Pat Strikes Again

When our grandkids visit from down South, they always wish for snow since they never see any in Florida. This past Thanksgiving, they got their wish as it was cold, and we had a dusting of snow. So it was cold enough to make a fire… the old-fashioned way… no fake logs or gas flame. The real deal. ...
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Brains and Brawn

What brings us the greatest success in life... physical strength or intellect? The truth is that, at different times, one or the other may be more critical to overcome an obstacle. The ability to pivot between the two is key. ...
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5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Delivery Scams

During the holiday season, consumers are often targeted by fraudulent text messages posing as major delivery carrier companies. These messages typically ask recipients to click a link to “update delivery preferences” or to “reschedule a delivery” for a package. However, these links may be fake and lead to scams that can steal personal information, and money, or install malware on a device. ...
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SSA TALKS: Child Benefits

Kathleen Romig, Senior Advisor in the Office of the Commissioner, joined the latest episode of SSA Talks to discuss the Social Security benefits available to children. ...
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