Watering our lawns and gardens uses up a huge amount of water—nearly 8 billion gallons a day, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. That’s more than the average American household uses for showering and washing clothes combined. And our gas-powered yard tools, from lawn mowers to leaf blowers to string trimmers, spew out hefty amounts of noxious emissions into the [...]
“It turns out my job was not to find great investments, but to help create great investors,” writes Carl Richards, author of “The Behavior Gap.”1 From increasing our budget mindfulness to taking a steadier approach to investing, Richards has drawn attention to the way our unexamined behaviors and emotions can be to our detriment when [...]
The connection between diabetes and hearing loss is not entirely clear, but we do know that diabetes is a condition where the body doesn't properly process food to use as energy. Most food is turned into glucose, or sugar, for our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas makes a hormone called insulin that helps [...]
On November 13, 2023, CPFU President Kevin Saunders and Secretary/Treasurer Liam O’Brien presented DEEP Conservation Enforcement Officer Jordan Jacquo with two awards for saving a man’s life this past summer. The first award presented was a Certificate of Appreciation from President Sam Cabral of the International Union of Police Associations (IUPA, AFL-CIO). The award recognized [...]
Many retiring law enforcement officers struggle with a loss of identity and loss of purpose as they transition from figures of institutional authority to everyday civilians. Retiring officers face challenges beyond not knowing where to go to collect pension checks, maintain health insurance for their families and resume writing. Reconnecting with and establishing a role within [...]
You protect your social media accounts and bank accounts online, but have you considered how you can protect your retirement savings account? As part of Internet Safety Awareness Month, here are 8 tips to help you reduce the risk of fraud or loss to your retirement account: Register, set up, and regularly monitor an online [...]
Lawton Police Department shared about officers from their department who are also I.U.P.A. Local Lawton Police Officers Association members who received Medals of Valor and the Purple Heart in Oklahoma. The department post read, “The Lawton Police Department would like to recognize and congratulate Lt. John Bordelon, Officer Ney, and Detectives M. Powers and J. [...]
It's the season of barbecues, pool parties, outdoor adventures and for many, lots and lots of lawn care. For anyone who struggles with maintaining picture perfect grass during the busy summer months —whether it's the man power of constant mowing or the sky-rocketing water bill — this lawn secret might be a lifesaver: overseeding with [...]
I.U.P.A. Local Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs (WACOPS) Members from all over the State of Washington have been busy protecting and serving their citizens on the ground and even in the sky! Lake Stevens Police Department officers responded to a critical incident in Everett. Multiple agencies responded to the scene and in the midst of [...]
Staying active when you’re older can seem like a chore. But if you choose the right activity, you might just start to love it. The bonus? When you enjoy your exercise routine, you're more likely to continue. “Exercise doesn't have to be boring. And your exercise journey does not have to look like someone else’s. [...]