Displaying items by tag: charity scams
Thursday, 12 September 2024 03:20
Really Want To Help First Responders? Don't Donate!
Every get those call s from groups that claim to help your local police or fire fighters? Beware!
Many times, these are groups that have incorprate with names like "Police Benevolent Organization," but they have no connection to your local first responders. Even if they are legit, they may also be professional fund raisers that can take as much as 90% of your money, leaving only 10% to help your local firefighters and police.
If you want to help, experts suggest you call your local police, fire or EMT departments and ask te best way for you to donate..
Published in
Financial
Tagged under
Pop Up Player
Latest Posts–Health & Wellness
-
Do the Stomp – It’s Good for Your Bones
As we age, our bones lose some of their density. But there are some exercises that can help your bones maintain their health. If running isn’t the right fit for you, experts say go for…
-
Snacks That Are Better for Your Teeth
When we snack, we probably think about calories, blood sugar, etc.; but dentists tell us we should also be thinking about our teeth. Foods made with white flour and/or sugar can feed the bacteria in…
-
To Floss or Not to Floss? That Is a Real Question!
No doubt your dentist tells you to floss, but is there any research to back up that advice? Surprisingly, no. There has never been a study to test the benefits of flossing. But that doesn’t…
-
Write Your Way to a Good Night's Sleep
Having trouble falling asleep because something is bothering you? A recent study shows that if you write down what’s bothering you AND how can solve that problem just before going to bed, you increase your…
-
Exercise You May Actually Like to Do!
Contemporary research shows that an active sex life for men and women above 50 is very good for the brain! Those adults who remain sexually active score higher on cognitive tests than those who are…
-
A Great Health Trend: Exercise Snacking
No, exercise snacking does not mean doing arm curls to get the Doritos to your mouth. It means approaching exercise like you approach snacking. It means exchanging one prolonged period of intense exercise for several…