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5 ways to know if student loan forebearance can help you

If you have federally held student loans, the U.S. government’s $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue package covered a forbearance period that has been extended through Dec. 31, 2020. Benefits include a suspension of payments and 0% interest, which were further clarified in a Sept. 14 update from FTC.

Businesses doing well amid pandemic are hiring

We’ve identified six industries that are booming, to the tune of more than 1 million new job openings. These areas are ripe for bridge jobs that can help you make it through the recession.

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7 inexpensive ways you can celebrate Father’s Day

Father’s Day is June 21, and even though states are reopening after COVID-19 shutdowns, this year’s holiday will probably look different than before.

Home security starts with windows and doors

The window covering market has evolved through the years to offer better security with aesthetic appeal. The same can be said for security doors, shutters and other security coverings.

Leaf odor can differentiate bay laurel, Carolina cherry laurel

One easy way to tell the difference between a bay laurel and a Carolina cherry laurel is to crush the leaves and smell the herbal aroma. Bay laurel leaves have a pungent aroma. When you crush the leaves of Carolina cherry laurel, they have an aroma of maraschino cherries rather than herbal.

Quick tuneup of sectional garage door will limit noise

If you park two cars in the garage and each comes and goes one time each day, the door will open and close more than 1,000 times each year. That squeal you hear is the door’s way of asking for a little attention.

Fitness centers closing across Las Vegas Valley

Southern Nevadans hoping to begin the week with a stress-relieving workout were disappointed Monday to learn that several area fitness centers are closing temporarily in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.