The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will allow individuals with Medicare to make changes to their Medicare health or prescription drug plan through the end of the calendar year (December 31, 2017). Due to the impact… Read More
Homemade raw almond butter will keep in the refrigerator for about two weeks, and store-bought may keep for months. Once opened, almond butter and peanut butter, especially the kind without added salt, sugar, or preservatives, is incredibly susceptible to… Read More
Two college tax credits apply to students enrolled in an eligible college, university or vocational school. Eligible students include the taxpayer, their spouse and dependents. American Opportunity Tax Credit The American Opportunity Tax Credit, (AOTC) can be worth a… Read More
Under the Cottage Food Law in the state of Florida, individuals can sell certain foods they produce in unlicensed home kitchens, if the food has a low risk of foodborne illness, as outlined in Section 500.80 of the Florida… Read More
What is Open Enrollment? The Medicare Open Enrollment Period is an annual period of time (October 15 through December 7) when current Medicare users can choose to re-evaluate part of their Medicare coverage (their Medicare Advantage and/or Part D plan) and compare… Read More
After flood waters recede mold colonies can start to grow within two to three days. The goal is to get things clean and dry as fast as possible. Critical Steps: Remove wet carpet and pads right away Remove… Read More
Scientific Wind Testing The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) has new guidance for all homeowners preparing for major wind storms: Close all interior doors! High winds place homes under intense pressure. Wind entering the home through… Read More
If the water supply is contaminated, or if you are under a Boil Water Advisory, all water to be used for drinking, hand washing, washing fruits and vegetables, dish washing or cooking, must be purified. The most common… Read More
The old Nutrition Facts label is more than 20 years old. In order to make sure consumers have access to more recent and accurate nutrition information about the foods they are eating, it’s time to make changes to… Read More
Are you 45 Years of Age or Older? Are you Overweight? Do you have a Family history of type 2 diabetes? Are you physically active fewer than 3 times per week? Did you have gestational diabetes? If you… Read More
