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Spring cleaning: don’t toss that ‘junk,’ it may be valuable one day!

StatePoint It’s time to hit the garage, basement, attic and closets for that age-old task of spring cleaning! Before hauling unwanted possessions to the curb, you may be surprised to learn they might be valuable -- especially if you have sports cards and memorabilia gathering dust. With prices of sports cards rising in recent years, take time to determine if yours are valuable and how to best sell them. “Older sports cards and memorabilia aren’t just highly collectible; they can be worth lots of money. Recent sales of scarce vintage cards have topped anywhere from thousands ...

Make your credit cards less vulnerable to fraud

By LIZ WESTON NerdWallet Last year, a scammer used one of my credit cards to make hundreds of dollars in fraudulent charges over several months. Another one of my cards was compromised four times in a row. Repeated credit card fraud is an inconvenience, but throughout the process, I learned about the best ways to protect yourself, including simple steps you can take right now. Start by monitoring your statements monthly, especially for businesses you shop at regularly. Next, forgo saving your credit card number online (or remove it if you already have). Finally, opt for a mobile ...

6 obstacles small businesses often face

Metro Rewarding but tough may be the general consensus established entrepreneurs use to describe owning a small business. When working for someone else, individuals primarily only need to concern themselves with their own role in the company. When a person owns a company, the weight of that responsibility rests primarily and exclusively on his or her shoulders. Regardless of their industries, small business owners often encounter similar obstacles. A greater awareness of such obstacles can help entrepreneurs ride the waves and be better prepared. 1. Client diversity: Putting all of ...

Ways parents can encourage social emotional learning

Family Features Most parents would agree the quality of their children’s education plays a key role in their overall development. While parents are optimistic about the future of education, they also recognize children have educational needs beyond what is considered the standard. A Harris Poll survey on behalf of KinderCare found 83% of parents believe it’s important for children to be raised with social emotional skills, 84% believe it’s important children learn to treat others the way they want to be treated and 83% believe kindness should be a core value in the way children ...

How to protect your home and valuables when you travel

StatePoint Whether you’re visiting your in-laws or taking a tropical vacation, you likely leave your house and the majority of your belongings unattended while you’re gone. Recent research suggests that if you’re like many Americans, you may not be doing enough to protect your assets when you hit the road. According to a study conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Selective Insurance, 59% of U.S. homeowners have a home security system or device, yet less than half (49%) use one to protect their unoccupied homes when they are on vacation. However, most homeowners do take ...

Mifflin-Juniata Concert Association announces new season

LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin-Juniata Concert Association has released the list of scheduled performances for the 2023-2024 concert season. The new season kicks off Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Jeremy Davis and Clay Johnson’s newest show, Beatles to Bourbon Street, features selections from one of the most influential bands in history. Their unique arrangements, paired with swinging selections of Bourbon Street music, take audiences on a journey from Abbey Road to the French Quarter. Vox Fortura appears on Monday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. They bring classical vocals back into the ...