Let’s start with the not-so-great-news: the hard truth is that because bacon is a processed food that’s high in sodium, nitrates and saturated fat, it’s probably something that’s best to have in moderation. But the good news is that generally bacon is a side...

Once upon a time, cash was the only way to pay for things you needed. In the 1920s, some stores and oil companies began offering “courtesy cards” that allowed consumers to charge purchases, but those cards were only accepted by the merchants that issued...

Everyone knows that February 14 is traditionally recognized as a day to celebrate love, but you may not know that it’s also the perfect day to share the love of reading with family, friends and even strangers! International Book Giving Day, celebrated on February 14,...

George Bernard Shaw once said, “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” Let’s face it: adults don’t generally get to spend a lot of time being silly and having fun because we’re overwhelmed with day-to-day responsibilities and...

Thanks to the digital revolution, we live in an age where we are constantly bombarded with news. Not only do “old fashioned” news sources like print newspapers, radio and television still pump out information, but social media has made it easier than ever to...

Is a student in your family attending post-secondary school next year? Does that student have a passion for helping others through volunteering? If the answer to both of those questions is yes, make sure that student knows about the Foresters Competitive Scholarship. At Foresters Financial™,...

January is that wonderful “blank slate” month. It’s the start of a brand new, unblemished year full of possibilities, and one of the best ways to make a noticeable difference in your life is to commit to exploring one new hobby, skill or activity...

Think about the last time you had a long, chatty visit with a good friend or neighbor. Remember how being with that person made you feel, and try to recall how long those happy feelings of pleasure and contentment lasted after your visit was...

As a society, we’ve become used to simply buying the things we need or paying for whatever services we require. But once upon a time it was common for people to trade products and services instead. In fact, bartering was how people survived before...

In recent years there has been increased interest in using non-toxic, chemical-free products in our homes. There are certainly different schools of thought as far as what you need to use to properly banish the dirt and bacteria that lurk in your home, but...