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Tips to Help Prepare for Spring Weather

April showers bring May flowers, or so the saying goes. However, according to the Spring 2018 Farmers Insurance® Seasonal Smarts Digests (available in their entirety at https://www.farmers.com/news/seasonal-smarts/), weather woes and other hazards don’t fade away with Old Man Winter. Rather, the wind gusts and hail storms blow in potential troubles...

Most common medical conditions that prompt veterinary visits

Pets require routine medical attention just like their human counterparts, and while common issues such as ear infections and skin allergies are rarely life-threatening, they can be unexpected and expensive. Last year, Nationwide members spent more than $96 million to treat the 10 most common medical conditions affecting dogs and cats....

Dunkin’ Donuts, On-the-Go Mobile Ordering With the Google Assistant

Dunkin’ Donuts continues to introduce faster and easier choices for running on Dunkin’, announcing that On-the-Go Mobile Ordering is now available through the Google Assistant, on iPhones and Android phones. Though this new integration, DD Perks® Rewards members can use the Google Assistant, Google’s voice assistant technology, on their iPhones and...

Free Little Caesars® Pizza Lunch If A #16 Beats A #1 in Men’s College Basketball Tournament

Little Caesars is offering basketball fans a chance to score with a free lunch at participating Little Caesars stores. If any #16-seeded team beats a #1-seeded team in a crazy, unexpected victory in the games played on Thursday, March 15 or Friday, March 16 of the 2018 men’s college basketball...

Spellsworn, PvP arena brawler game goes free to play

Swedish developer Frogsong Studios today announced that their PvP arena brawler, Spellsworn, has officially stepped out of Steam Early Access into a free to play launch on Steam. In a world gripped by a war between powerful wizards, the strongest and fastest must prove their genius over intense spellcasting battles...

A 5-Star Hotel Stay Doesn’t Have To Break The Bank

Skyscanner, the global travel search engine, is making travel even more attainable for travelers with its latest hotel data findings. While the idea of choosing a 5-star hotel seems off-limits to most, Skyscanner analyzed its data to debunk some myths and prove to travelers that the option is more reasonable...

Where You Retire Can Have a Taxing Effect

When contemplating locations for retirement, warm weather and proximity to family are likely top considerations for most soon-to-be retirees. However, calculating the best places to stretch a fixed retirement income should also be top of mind. Understanding the current state tax treatments of retirement benefits can be a key factor...