(StatePoint) Whether it’s a once-in-a-lifetime tour of Europe or your annual trip to a beach house, intentionally budgeting for summer vacation can ensure you don’t throw your finances off course.

(StatePoint) School is out, the days are long and the temperature is rising. For a safer, healthier summer, follow these American Medical Association recommendations:

(StatePoint) Even if you have lush, green grass, your lawn may still have bare spots. Bare spots occur for a variety of reasons, and when they do, seldom fix themselves.

(StatePoint) Whether you’re launching a career in the financial planning profession or seeking professional advancement, summer is the perfect time to pursue CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® certification. Here’s why a CFP^® certification is worth your time and how to go about pursuing it:

(StatePoint) Heartworms are one of the most common and serious health threats faced by pets. According to the American Heartworm Society, more than a million U.S. pets are infected with heartworms, and incidence numbers are rising—even though heartworms are easily prevented. To equip pet parents to provide the protection their four-legged family members need this summer and year-round, the American Heartworm Society is sharing five vital facts about this deadly threat.

(StatePoint) Students of all ages are at risk for “summer slide.” The good news is that this seasonal phenomenon, where academic skills are lost or forgotten during the long summer break, is not inevitable. Here are a few strategies that parents can use to help their students confidently return to the classroom in fall: