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Back-to-School Tips

Starting the new school year can be a time of great excitement… and anxiety. Help calm your child’s fears (and your own) with these teacher-approved tips.

Leslie Kischer 10/31/25 Leslie Kischer 10/31/25

Good to know - Winter Weather Alerts

A Winter Storm Watch, a Frost Advisory or a Wind Chill Warning—you've likely heard these winter weather alerts on your local news or as emergency notices sent to your cell phone. But where do these alerts come from and what do they mean?

Leslie Kischer 7/1/22 Leslie Kischer 7/1/22

Good to know - 1099 vs W-2

Online healthcare job placement platforms that have recently become a way to find opportunities and “make more money” are being scrutinized by the Department of Labor as unlawful because they misclassify employees as 1099 contractors. 1099 employment status is very different from W-2.

Leslie Kischer 3/28/22 Leslie Kischer 3/28/22

Good to know - About 211

211 is the most comprehensive source of local human and social services information in the U.S. and most of Canada.

Reach out to 211 to speak with a community resource specialist in your area who can help you find services and resources that are available to you locally and provide critical services that can improve—and save—lives.

Leslie Kischer 8/26/21 Leslie Kischer 8/26/21

Good to know - Coronavirus Resources

Resources for up-to-date coronavirus information and help. Includes guidance for Covid-19 prevention in K-12 schools Fall 2021.

Leslie Kischer 4/21/21 Leslie Kischer 4/21/21

Stay Focused at Work: 5 Easy Hacks

Are you constantly checking your phone and refreshing your email? Whether you find yourself scrolling through status updates or disrupted by your coworker in the next cubicle — it can take up to 23 minutes to recover from even the smallest distraction. With all the demands on your time, it can be nearly impossible to stay focused.

Leslie Kischer 3/5/21 Leslie Kischer 3/5/21

Good to know - Simple Tips for Better Health

Here are some easy-to-follow tips to support great health. Incorporate whatever seems right to do, leave the rest. Remember, even the smallest, positive health change can make a profound impact!

Leslie Kischer 10/31/20 Leslie Kischer 10/31/20

Holiday Season Safety Tips

The holidays bring opportunities to celebrate special traditions and meaningful moments with the people in our lives. As you prepare for November and December holidays, these Holiday Planning Safety Tips can help protect you, your family, friends, and your community from COVID-19.

Leslie Kischer 3/27/20 Leslie Kischer 3/27/20

How your credit score is calculated

Knowing how your credit score is calculated could save you thousands of dollars.

If, like many people, you don't fully understand how your credit score is calculated, you won't understand how your actions can improve it.

Leslie Kischer 3/3/20 Leslie Kischer 3/3/20

Good to know - Changes to the W-4 form for 2020

The major change to the W4 form is that withholding numbers are no longer used. The employee's tax dollar amount is calculated based upon the individual’s income and status.