Helpful DuGood Articles

by Rebecca Prince

It’s that time of year again! The nights get longer. Haunting winds rattle shutters and swaying trees cast spooky shadows in the moonlight. It’s time to tell ghost stories!

Although it’s been said breakfast is the most important meal of the day, there may be a new contender rising. Recent studies are showing that employees who take a designated lunch break are more likely to be productive in the afternoon and avoid long-term burnout. Breakfast has clearly been shoved out of its once-coveted role of “most important meal,” and the reign of lunch has begun.

Security doesn’t always have to be difficult. Oftentimes, very simple steps can make a big difference when it comes to keeping your desktop and mobile devices secure. While it might seem obvious, locking your desktop or mobile device when it is not in use can greatly increase your overall security. The term “lock” generally refers to either logging out of your account, such as logging off a Windows or mobile device. It can also mean bringing up a password-protected screen saver.

Preparing for parenthood isn’t just tiny clothes and heartwarming ultrasound photos; it involves a lot of financial preparation. So, we’re going to lay out the most important financial tasks on your plate from pregnancy to baby’s first years, including:

So that special guy or girl has caught your eye, and the feeling is mutual.  You’re getting to know each other.  You have great conversation, similar interests and values, the attraction is there.  It’s all great – until you realize you’re gradually going broke!