How to get through to people who need a financial wake-up call – Diana Clement

Sometimes, sadly, people need to ‘bottom out’ before the wake-up happens, and they can make radical changes to the way they live, said Tom Hartmann, Sorted’s personal finance lead. That doesn’t mean that caring contacts can’t try. Approach the conversation with empathy, not judgment. If you didn’t care, you wouldn’t be involved – and showing […]

How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Health—and How You Can Protect Yourself

As a series of massive fires continues to blaze through the Los Angeles area, blanketing neighborhoods with smoke and forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes, air quality remains unhealthy throughout many parts of the county. Wildfire smoke is a mixture of water vapor, gases, and microscopic particles known as particulate matter. The smallest […]

How to help — and get help

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Acknowledging — and applauding — the public’s willingness to help, officials shared information during Saturday’s news conference about the best ways to assist those affected by Friday’s tornadoes. The damage assessments are expected to be extensive, authorities said, meaning recovery efforts will be substantial once fully underway. Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert […]