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A bear market is never enjoyable. But taking the long view and making moves appropriate for your needs can help you get through this period and look ahead to better days.

When our students become champions, they open new doors to higher education, career opportunities and experiences that will shape who they become. When we support these activities, we are championing our future.

The most important thing until supplies of certain infant formulas stabilize is ensuring children continue to get the nutrients they need right now. Not getting the right nutrients can affect a child’s growth and development. 

In any case, consider looking into a 529 plan – it was already a great tool for education funding, and it can now offer your family even more options. 

It’s natural to wonder why influenza is increasing so late in the season. There are multiple possible reasons, starting with the unpredictability of influenza season to season. Another factor could be a reduction in COVID-19 mitigation steps such as masks and physical distancing, which may have contributed to lower-than-usual influenza numbers last season.

Sitting there on the picnic blanket, knees hurting, embarrassed, and swearing that this is the last time I faced public humiliation because I spent every PE class I ever took making smart aleck comments in the back of the class and never did quit snarking about exercise while I ate a bag of potato chips…I did the only thing I could do:

The next couple of months will be very telling as to what direction the housing market will take. If inventory continues to increase with waning buyer interest we will likely begin to see some downward pressure on home prices.

Pools can be a fun part of your summer life with your family and your dog. Be sure to consider each of these tips in order to safely enjoy Arizona’s pool season.

The one thing that might top fresh baked goods is fresh baked goods with wine. With an immense amount of respect for all things made in Arizona, the folks at ODV carry many wonderfully chosen wines made in the state. So, when you purchase a bottle of wine at ODV you are doubling down on supporting locals.

Without insurance, you risk incurring thousands of dollars of expenses if you are injured or become seriously ill. And if you must pay for these costs out of pocket, you might have to dip into your IRA, 401(k) or other retirement accounts earlier than you had planned – which could result in a less desirable retirement lifestyle than you had envisioned.