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Chocolate, a Valentine’s Day staple for many people, has a long and rich history. Cocoa farming dates back nearly 2,500 years when the Olmec and Mayan people began cultivating the crop to infuse into a hot beverage called “Xocolatl.” These cocoa-based drinks, referred...

As the ball drops on New Year’s Eve and we usher in 2022, many of us will consider goals and aspirations for the coming year. Often, we set unrealistic goals that are difficult to achieve, ultimately resulting in another year of failed resolutions. Instead of setting...

It can be difficult planning for a future we cannot see. With the many financial products all aimed at fulfilling a financially “easy'' retirement, how do we know which options are best? Will there be enough money to continue the same lifestyle or to at least pay the...

Holidays are supposed to be about sharing good times with family and friends, so we’ve gathered some tips for how to avoid the biggest risks to your season of cheer.   Illness  Transmissible viruses are the biggest risk when celebrating the holidays. Avoiding people...

We all know that sugar is not good for our bodies, but the scary repercussions do not seem to be fully realized when we look at American culture. Many of our holidays revolve around food, and, particularly and not coincidentally, processed and refined foods such as...

The Center for Disease Control recommends taking 10,000 steps per day to maintain good health. This is the equivalent of about five miles, but the average American only takes about 3,000 to 4,000 steps or 1.5 to 2 miles per day with a moderately active lifestyle. The...

Understanding what types of insurance to offer your small business’s employees can feel like a challenge. However, this is a great problem to have! It means you as the owner have done a wonderful job growing the company and adding new staff members to your dedicated...

If your family has grown recently, congratulations! This is a very exciting time. You want to do the best for your family, and that means enrolling them in your insurance benefits as soon as possible. Here is a breakdown of the top things to know about insurance and...

Medicare consists of four different parts: Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C), and Medicare Prescription Drugs (Part D). Part D is what we will mainly be focusing on today. This part of Medicare helps pay for prescription drugs that...

Cavities are one of the most common chronic diseases affecting children today, but the good news is they are almost completely preventable. According to the Center for Disease Control, about one-third of all cavities can be prevented by fluoride varnish, which...