Get up to 40% cash back at 5000+ online retailers when you shop online with Union Plus Cash Back shopping and BeFrugal. Stack coupons and cash back for double savings. How does BeFrugal work? Earning cash back is super easy when you shop with BeFrugal. Start browsing on BeFrugal to find your favorite stores — there are more than 5,000 online retailers to choose from. Click on a coupon or the “Shop Now” button. You will be taken to the retailer’s website to complete your purchase [...]

Are you considering bringing your lunch to work? You should! Not only does brown bagging it save you money, but it can also help to maintain your health. Bringing your lunch to work is a great way to ensure that you get many healthy nutrients from your meals and leave lunch hour feeling energized for the afternoon. This pesto chicken wrap is a quick and easy meal to prepare for you and your family. This is also a great recipe for kids going back to school this month, providing them with the nutrients they need to excel.  Customize the veggies with [...]

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  Summer is here and it’s time to enjoy the outdoors, grill up your favorite foods, and have fun with your family and friends! While you are out enjoying these long summer nights your health coaches would like to emphasize the importance of staying safe while on the job and that begins with taking care of yourself! Below are a few tips to ensure you’re feeling your best to continue contributing to your success on and off the job. Hydration Soaking up the sun and summer go hand in hand but too much sun can deplete your body of its electrolytes. Avoid [...]

There was a time when you would have a pension at the end of your working years. Now, pensions are not as common for individuals outside the public sector. Not all retirement strategies are the same. There is such a wide variety of retirement strategies that it is worth reading up on your choices. Here is a brief look at the different strategies, who can access them, and what they offer. The traditional 401(k). Most people have this type of retirement savings strategy, and it works like this. The strategy is funded with pre-tax dollars taken out of your paycheck (through payroll [...]

The International Union of Police Associations, (IUPA) is pleased to congratulate the New York State Union of Police Associations, Inc. (NYSUPA) on starting their 30th year of affiliation as Local 8. In light of the occasion, we thought it appropriate to look at how NYSUPA came into existence. Anthony V. Solfaro is the President of NYSUPA, and has been since the inception of the Association in 1993. He graduated from Dickinson State University in North Dakota in 1970. He had prepared to become a teacher, but law enforcement called him. Anthony began his career in May of 1971 with the Rockland County [...]

Everyone has been looking for ways to save money lately and LEOs are no exception. I.U.P.A. members have a variety of benefits that allow them to save money on everyday things they need to purchase anyways. Education: Scholarships, discounts, and free college programs for I.U.P.A. members and their families! Financial and Insurance: Life and cyber liability insurance, retirement planning, banking services, debt relief and credit counseling, mortgage discounts, and more! Health: Health savings plans, elite healthcare navigation, and insurance options! Home Services: Motor club, phone, moving, and more discounts on the things you need! Police Products: A wide variety of police products [...]

Exercising in the summer heat will deplete the body of minerals and water quickly. That is why adequate hydration can maintain aerobic capacity, body temperature, heart rates, immunity, cognitive functions, power, and strength. Signs of Dehydration If you often struggle with muscle fatigue, dizziness, thirst, confusion, cramping, or dry mouth when you exercise, you may not be getting enough electrolyte and fluids. There are a lot of factors that affect sweat loss, including temperature, humidity, availability of fluids, and exercise intensity. Take all these into consideration to create a plan to stay hydrated. Check the color of your urine throughout the day. [...]