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Your Guide to Frugal Cheer Finding it hard to feel festive when all you can think about is that fat credit card bill or those student loans you’re (still) paying off? Unfortunately, you’re not alone: three in four American households are currently saddled with some kind of debt. So, as we enter a new holiday […]

Your Guide to Frugal Cheer Finding it hard to feel festive when all you can think about is that fat credit card bill or those student loans you’re (still) paying off? Unfortunately, you’re not alone: three in four American households are currently saddled with some kind of debt. So, as we enter a new holiday […]

Lemon water, warm or cooled, can be one of the most rewarding things you do for your body every morning. Among brushing your teeth and getting dressed, this morning detox ritual is one you definitely don’t want to leave behind. 1.) Detoxifying Cure Lemon is a natural antiseptic and helps the liver by flushing the toxins and […]

Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot of complaints about retail workers working on Thanksgiving day. While I agree that it’s unfortunate, I can’t help but think of all the nurses and healthcare workers who routinely work on holidays with very little recognition for this sacrifice. It takes a lot for someone to forgo a holiday […]

This month we meet Melanie Fischer.  Melanie has worked in healthcare for the past 21 years.  She originally needed a summer job when she was in high school and applied for a housekeeping position at Ellis Good Sam.  Melanie enjoyed the position, but wanted to do more to help the residents she served. Her love […]

National Handwashing Awareness Week is December 1-7. Make sure you are washing your hands the right way to prevent the spread of cold and flu this season. When you see that sign in the restroom with instructions on how to wash your hands, you can’t help but roll your eyes, right? It’s OK to admit […]

It’s noon, and your stomach’s grumbling for lunch. You’ve got one hour to kill—work tasks on pause—so what do you do? And most important, is however you’re spending that time benefiting you in any way?We asked nine entrepreneurs from the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), “What is one creative way entrepreneurs can get more out of […]

Sparkly snowflakes, cozy blankets, rich hot chocolate… Winter has a lot going for it, but fresh produce is usually not on that list. In colder climates, eating locally through the winter can be downright challenging. But we’re here with some good news: Every meal doesn’t have to revolve around potatoes and onions until April. With […]

Congratulations, Mattie!  Mattie is our Tuition Reimbursement Winner for October!  Her facility will be getting a refund from us soon. You could be next! “Mattie is taking classes on line for college and working at the Frankfort Community Care Home for income while taking her online classes.  She is living with her grandmother in Frankfort […]

Parents are one of the best-treated groups when it comes to credits, deductions and other ways to reduce your tax bill. Here are five key tax breaks. 1. The Credit You Get Just for Being a Parent The Child Tax Credit gives you as much as $1,000 per child to offset your tax liability, reducing […]

Do you want to be a good listener that others want to talk to? Being a good listener does not come easy for some of us. It takes time, practice and dedication. What comes to your mind when you think about listening to a friend or co-worker? Do you find yourself thinking about what you […]

Figuring out how to honor Veterans Day is hard for me. Each year, I puzzle over the best way to express my gratitude to the people who have served so that I don’t have to. I’m willing to bet that I’m not the only one who worries over this. That’s why I put together a […]