Volunteering is as nourishing as a leftover turkey sandwich but without the calories. It comes in many forms: donating time, money, goods and services. Many companies have made it part of their corporate responsibility as acts of good will towards the communities they reside. If you have the desire and passion to help others, then here are some ideas and helpful links including local Reno charities that SFG and/or employees of SFG have supported.
Some of the risks of not winterizing your home include frozen/burst pipes, property damage, and water/ice damage. To help you protect your property and get your home winterized, review this Winterize Your Home “To Do” List.
Feeling and expressing gratitude has been shown to benefit us in multiple ways. Did you know the simple act of feeling grateful has health benefits? Having gratitude helps improve sleep, lowers blood pressure, reduces pain and may even make you exercise more often and that’s just the physical attributes! It also helps improve your relationships and self-esteem, increases your creativity and productivity and makes you more kind and giving.
Phishing refers to almost any message-based attack where a cyber criminal is sending a message to you pretending to be someone you know. The cyber criminal is hoping you will click on the link or attachment in their email so they can steal your information. Cyber criminals are not just limiting their phishing to emails – they are also using instant messaging and social media posts to tempt people to click on malicious links and attachments. The best way to detect and stop phishing is knowing the phishing indicators so you don’t fall for their scam.
Many California residents are being impacted by power outages. Review this list of tips on how to prepare for a power outage.
The World Economic Forum estimates that the annual economic cost of cybercrime now exceeds $1 trillion. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to help protect yourself against cybercrime. In addition to taking precautions with your digital information, such as maintaining strong passwords, you should consider protecting yourself with personal cyber insurance coverage.