Stay Fit While Staying at Home With Household Chores

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Gyms are closed and you may be stuck in the house all day without much to do. Outdoor exercise may be limited, too, to allow for social distancing. These factors can create the perfect recipe for letting your fitness commitments slide and slowly turning into a couch potato. Lucky for you, you don’t need the gym or a jog around the block to keep fit. All you need is a list of household chores to tackle.  Let’s whip your muscles — and your house — into shape!

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6 Rules to Follow for Safe Curbside Pickup During a Lockdown

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Curbside pickup has become a popular way to support local businesses, especially restaurants that have had to close their dining rooms during the pandemic. But how do you protect yourself at the same time? Here are 6 helpful tips to keep in mind.

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Beware of COVID-19 Texting Scams

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The coronavirus pandemic has been raging on American shores for several months, but scammers are still finding new ways to exploit the panic, fear and uncertainty surrounding the virus to con people out of their money. The latest in a string of coronavirus scams involves a simple text message with criminal intent. Here’s all you need to know about the coronavirus text scam.

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Don’t Let Scammers Get Your Stimulus Check

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As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the federal government is sending out $290 billion in stimulus checks over the next half a year. Unfortunately, scammers are doing all they can to get their hands on these checks. To help you keep your check safe from scammers, Ideal CU has compiled the following guide on the stimulus check process and connected scams.

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