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(NAPSA)—Whether in a breakfast bowl, in baked goods or even by themselves, sweetpotatoes are a nutrient-dense and smart way to start the day. For recipes and more information, visit www.casweetpotatoes.com

“It’s a savvy move to ask for help, such as from a financial professional, when it comes to money, whether you’re looking to get out of a rut or start accumulating wealth,” notes Brian Madgett, Head of Consumer Education, New York Life. Learn more at www.NewYorkLife.com

Dividing financial assets during divorce can seem overwhelming. You might consider asking for guidance from an attorney, accountant or other financial professional with experience with estate planning and other investment-related issues. You can check out brokers or investment advisers using FINRA BrokerCheck. Learn more at www.FINRA.org/LearnMore

Testing conducted by World Animal Protection and researchers at Texas Tech University found antibiotic resistant E. coli, Listeria, Salmonella and Enterococcus in Walmart pork, including bacteria resistant to medi-cines deemed critically important to human health. Learn more at www.worldanimalprotection.us

If you’re self-employed, quarterly tax time is coming up soon. With AARP Foundation Self-Saver, paying your self-employment taxes just got easier. Learn more at Self-Saver.org.

Thrillers, fantasy and an historical saga to suit all reading tastes can be found through BookBites, a continuing series bringing readers information and ideas for their next read. For more reading ideas, visit www.BookTrib.com and subscribe to the weekly newsletter.

Farmers are using microbes to protect against too much and too little moisture. Through bio-enhancers, like those found in Acceleron® brand, farmers can increase a plant’s nutrient availability and uptake.

Most older adults want to live in their homes for as long as possible but most homes can’t accommodate aging. The Eldercare Locator can help by connecting older adults and caregivers to local resources. For a free brochure, call (800) 677-1116 and visit www.eldercare.acl.gov

Smoking is found in many video games, including those rated appropriate for teenagers. Parents can read the Truth Initiative report “Action needed: Tobacco in pop culture,” on the issue and find further facts at https://truthinitiative.org

Exciting changes for students are coming to the College Board’s Pre-AP Program in the 2020-21 school year. Pre-AP courses provide students with critical thinking skills through grade-level appropriate content and instruction and offer teachers professional workshops. Learn more at https://pre-ap.collegeboard.org/join?excmpid=oc392-pr-01-naps

Actor Tom Hanks is rallying the nation behind America’s military caregivers with the Military Caregiver Champion program, led by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. The program helps Americans caring for a loved one who was wounded, made ill or injured through military service. Join them at www.hiddenheroes.org/champion