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3 New Year’s Resolutions to Boost Your Career

3 New Year’s Resolutions to Boost Your Career

(StatePoint) Looking for a fresh professional start in 2026? Here are three New Year’s resolutions you can make to boost your career. Refresh Your Resume Whether you’re actively job searching or not, it’s a good idea to give your resume, CV and LinkedIn profile a refresh. Doing

Are You Financially Prepared for the New Year?

Are You Financially Prepared for the New Year?

(StatePoint) A new year is a chance to embrace a wallet-friendly mindset and make a fresh financial start. But what changes will make the most impact? CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals are sharing their favorite resolutions for 2026: Calculate spending: Before any other money planning in 2026, you need to

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest announces prescribed burns

‘Tis the season. Smoke billowed Wednesday from prescribed burning south of Butte. The sources included burning slash piles collected from ongoing work to thin timber in the watershed of the Basin Creek Reservoir. That work is driven by concerns that a catastrophic wildfire could choke the reservoir with debris, sediment

New Year’s Resolutions to Make Kids Sharper at Home and Smarter at School

New Year’s Resolutions to Make Kids Sharper at Home and Smarter at School

(StatePoint) Success at school is about more than just what takes place in the classroom. How kids spend their time after the bell rings also matters. Here are four New Year’s resolutions you can make at home to help kids excel at school: 1. Unlock their musical creativity: Music

Reasons to Shop for American-Made Products This Holiday Season

Reasons to Shop for American-Made Products This Holiday Season

(StatePoint) As the holiday season ramps up, shoppers may be paying more attention to where and how their products were made. While a significant portion of factory jobs have moved offshore over the last few decades, some companies maintain manufacturing facilities stateside, touting benefits to workers, communities and end-consumers.

Expanded State Leave Policies Help Families Thrive, Say Advocates

Expanded State Leave Policies Help Families Thrive, Say Advocates

(StatePoint) When a child is born or serious illness strikes, workers need time off, but for millions of Americans, it’s not that simple. The United States is one of the only developed countries in the world that does not guarantee paid family and medical leave (PFML), and currently, just

What Young People Need to Know About Workplace Retirement Savings

What Young People Need to Know About Workplace Retirement Savings

(StatePoint) Workplace retirement savings plans are an excellent way to invest in your future, and the earlier you start, the more opportunity your savings have to grow. Typically automated through payroll deductions, contributions to a plan like a 401(k) or 403(b) are tax-advantaged and easy to make.