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5 ways to use flexible spending account (FSA) funds to maintain good health and save money during the holiday season from FSA Store®

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Consumers are collectively at risk to forfeit $3 billion in unused FSA funds to the December 31 use-it-or-lose-it deadline; spending tips and November sales from FSA Store help consumers use, not lose, funds

DALLAS, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The winter holiday season can be a happy time, as friends, family, and communities come together to celebrate, but all those celebrations can make it difficult to manage physical and mental health, maintain healthy habits, and avoid illness. In fact, nearly one-third of adults in America say their physical and mental health declines in the final months of the year. And for almost half of these individuals, financial stress is a primary contributor to this decline. Fortunately, tax-free flexible spending accounts (FSAs) can ease the strain of the holidays by allowing consumers to purchase eligible products and services that support good health, without chipping away at their disposable income. FSA Store®, the first and leading online store dedicated exclusively to selling FSA-eligible products and services, is sharing five ways FSA users can spend their remaining 2024 funds during the holiday season, and offering special savings during the month of November.

As the holiday season kicks off, it’s important that we take extra steps to protect our health and spend our dollars wisely, and tax-free FSA funds are a perfect way to achieve these goals.

“As the holiday season kicks off, it’s important that we take extra steps to protect our health and spend our dollars wisely, and tax-free FSA funds are a perfect way to achieve these goals,” said Keri Kaiser, chief revenue officer for Health-E Commerce, parent brand to FSA Store and HSA Store®. “By using FSA funds to purchase everyday essentials or services that support physical and mental health at FSA Store, consumers can save money, enjoy time savings and convenience, and benefit from our FSA deadline resources and live customer support – all while sticking to their health goals.”

Five FSA-eligible expenses that can support better health during the holidays:
1. FSA-eligible telehealth services. Now through December 31, save on select FSA-eligible telehealth services that can contribute to better health during the holidays and in the new year. Visit FSA Store to learn about special savings on weight loss medication, mental health support, optical products, foot care, and menopause support.
2. Over-the-counter headache and tension relief. In addition to online therapy services from BetterHelp, account holders can use tax-free funds to purchase products that relieve headaches, eye tension, and back and neck pain that can be triggered by stress or anxiety. Find products like Caring Mill™ by Aura Ease Migraine & Eye Reliever with Compression & Heat, CorneaCare Rest Self-Heating Eye Mask, Asutra Cozy Weighted Neck Wrap, Hot/Cold Therapy Relaxation Mask, and Sharper Image Calming Heat Massaging Weighted Heating Pad at FSA Store.
3. Drug-free pain relief products. Living with pain can contribute to poor mental health and limit our physical mobility, all of which can put a damper on holiday activities. Use FSA funds to purchase drug-free pain relief products like Bilt Labs custom orthotic insoles, the WTHN Acupressure Mat Set, WTHN Crystal Ear Seed Kit, WTNH Body Balance Magnets, Caring Mill Acupressure Pain Relief Bundle, Caring Mill Epsom Salt, and more.
4. Winter travel necessities. Whether you’re going over the river and through the woods or jetting across the country, an FSA can help manage motion sickness and dehydration with products like Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix Pouches, Reliefband Premier for Nausea Relief, Dramamine Motion Sickness Relief All Day Chewable Tablets, and the Caring Mill™ Travel Heating Pad. And don’t forget Adventure Medical Kits and Jase Medical emergency kits to ensure you’re covered with personal medications and first aid essentials.
5. Virus preparedness and treatment products. If you come home with more than a full belly after holiday gatherings this year, use your FSA to purchase home diagnostic products like the Braun Sensian 7 Non-Contact 3-in-1 Thermometer and Flowflex COVID-19 & Flu A/B Home Test. Then treat your symptoms with FSA-eligible items like Theraflu Severe Cold Relief Daytime Soft Chews, DrKids Children’s Pain & Fever Acetaminophen Soft Chews, Caring Mill™ Migraine Relief Caffeine Pain Reliever Coated Caplets, and AleveX Pain Relieving Lotion with Rollerball.

Special savings opportunities at FSAstore.com:

Early Black Friday: From November 18 – 22, receive $40 off orders of $300 or more sitewide when you use code: EARLYBF. *Apply code at the checkout. Exclusions apply. See terms for details. Offer ends 11/23/24 at 5:59 a.m. ET.Black Friday: From November 26-30, save 50% on select items at FSA Store and HSA Store. Visit FSA Store for deals on products like CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser, LUMIFY Redness Reliever Eye Drops, Therabody RecoveryAir JetBoots, Zima Dental Pod and more. HSA shoppers can visit HSA Store to save on products like: Mighty Patch Invisible+ Acne Treatment Patches, Vitafusion Fiber Well Gummies, Caring Mill™ by Aura Wave Full-body Circulation Plate, and Caring Mill™ by Aura Ease Migraine & Eye Reliever with Compression & Heat.

What is the FSA deadline and why does it matter? The December 31 use-it-or-lose-it deadline is the date by which the majority of FSA users must spend remaining funds to avoid forfeiture (the loss of unused funds). Proprietary data from FSA Store indicates that nearly 70% of account holders have a December 31 deadline. Meanwhile, industry estimates show that FSA users forfeit an average of $3 billion each year by missing this deadline.

Important Deadline Reminders. In addition to understanding how FSA funds can be used, consumers should understand and remember these deadline facts in the coming weeks:

While December 31 is the most common spending deadline for FSAs, this deadline can vary based on an organization’s plan year. Account holders should log in to their FSA portal, if available, to verify their deadline, or check with their employer or FSA administrator.An employer may offer an FSA deadline extension, such as a partial rollover of unused funds; a grace period (2.5 months after your plan year end date; typically March 15); and/or a run-out period. These extensions are completely optional. Check on your FSA portal or with your employer, your benefits team, or FSA administrator to confirm availability of these options.

To help account holders avoid potential FSA forfeitures, FSA Store offers FSA deadline education, deadline spending tools, eligibility information, and 24/7/365 FSA-trained customer service support. Visit FSAstore.com to learn more and make the most of FSA funds before time runs out.

About Health-E Commerce
Health-E Commerce is the parent brand to FSA Store and HSA Store, online stores that serve the 70+ million consumers enrolled in pre-tax health and wellness accounts. The company also created Caring Mill™, a popular private-label line of health products through which a portion of every purchase is donated to the Children’s Health Fund. Since 2010, the Health-E Commerce brands have led the direct-to-consumer e-commerce market for exclusively pre-tax health and wellness benefits. Health-E Commerce plays an essential role in expanding product eligibility for important new categories within the list of eligible medical expenses.

Media Contact

Barbara Tabor, FSA Store, 651-230-9192, barbara@taborpr.com, FSAStore.com

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Weichai’s Five Tech Routes Global Debut: Diverse Paths to a Green, Smart Future

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HANOI, Vietnam, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At VEC in Vietnam on July 21, the Shandong Heavy Industry global partners conference & green intelligent products expo opened. Responding to the green transition of global commercial vehicles and heavy equipment, Weichai – with decades of expertise – unveiled five core tech routes: BEV, HEV, PEMFC, alternative-fuel ICE, and ADAS. Through full-chain proprietary control and breakthroughs, it provides efficient, low-carbon, intelligent power solutions to the global market.

Battery electric vehicle powertrain: full-chain deployment and high-efficiency recharging: Weichai masters core battery, motor, and e‑control technologies. Its CT100 battery – for heavy tractors and dump trucks – features integrated design and triple insulation, delivering better reliability, efficiency, safety, and speed. The WMS3200 drive system, tailored for heavy‑truck haulage, boosts efficiency and cuts vehicle power consumption. The WMC‑L/H/B integrated controllers offer stable, efficient control for light trucks, heavy trucks, and buses.

Hybrid electric vehicle powertrain: deep integration and ultra-long range: Weichai covers series, parallel, and series-parallel architectures, deeply integrating engine and e-drive. For urban logistics, the WP2.5T range extender offers quick response and low noise; for long-haul transport, the WP3NNG natural-gas range extender uses a “pure electric for short hauls, range-extended for long hauls” mode, with over 1,000 km combined range, easing range anxiety.

Proton exchange membrane fuel cell: zero-carbon leadership: Weichai has built a full-chain hydrogen energy system covering components, stacks, and systems. The WEF300 fuel cell engine has been deployed in volume in 49-ton heavy-duty trucks, suitable for long-haul and port logistics. The WEFG500 power generation system provides megawatt-class scalable power to support data centers and industrial plants.

Alternative fuel internal combustion engine: diverse clean-energy options and exceptional cost-effectiveness: Modular design enables flexible switching between H₂ and methanol. WP15DI hydrogen ICE peaks at 46.8% thermal efficiency; WP17T methanol ICE targets heavy‑equipment energy use, cuts operating costs, and is mass‑deployed in 130‑ton mining trucks.

Intelligent driving assistance system: vehicle-road-cloud collaboration: Weichai built a vehicle‑road‑cloud full‑stack architecture, with mining autonomous solution for cm‑level docking & obstacle avoidance, and trunk‑line ADAS with intelligent cruise & auto lane‑change, boosting high‑speed safety and economy.

Going forward, Weichai will keep iterating these five tech routes with global partners to advance sustainable manufacturing.

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Portland General Electric declares dividend

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PORTLAND, Ore., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The board of directors of Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.55125 per share.

The company’s dividend is evaluated based on capital requirements and financial performance. PGE targets a dividend payout ratio of 60 to 70% over the long term.

The quarterly dividend is payable on or before October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 25, 2026.

About Portland General Electric Company
Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) is an integrated energy company that generates, transmits and distributes electricity to nearly 960,000 customers serving an area of approximately 2 million Oregonians. Since 1889, Portland General Electric (PGE) has been powering economies, delivering safe, affordable and reliable electricity while working to transform energy systems to meet evolving customer needs. PGE continues to make progress towards emissions reduction targets, and customers have set the standard for prioritizing clean energy with the No. 1 voluntary renewable energy program in the country. PGE is ranked a top ten utility in the 2025 Forrester U.S. Customer Experience Index. In 2025, PGE employees and retirees volunteered over 18,300 hours to more than 400 nonprofits organizations. Through the PGE Foundation, along with corporate contributions and the employee matching gift program, more than $5 million was directed to charitable organizations supporting economic growth and community resilience across our service area. For information: portlandgeneral.com/news.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions about the future, involve risks and uncertainties, and are not guarantees. Future results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement. These forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Forward-looking statements include statements, other than statements of historical or current fact, regarding the Company’s amount and timing of dividends payable as well as other statements containing words such as “committed to,” “targets,” or similar expressions.

There can be no assurance that future dividends will be declared. The declaration of future dividends is subject to approval of our board of directors and various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: our cash flow and cash needs; the timing or amount of dividends paid; the timing or outcome of various legal and regulatory actions; changes in the Company’s business strategy; increases in capital expenditures; changes in capital and credit market conditions, including volatility of equity markets as well as changes in PGE’s credit ratings and outlook on such credit ratings restrictions on the payment of dividends under existing or future financing arrangements; changes in tax laws relating to corporate dividends; deterioration in our financial condition or results, and those risks, uncertainties, and other factors identified from time-to-time in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website, investors.portlandgeneral.com. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or other factors.

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Drew Hanson
Corporate Communications
Phone: 503-464-2067

Investor Contact:
Erin Schwartz
Investor Relations
Phone: 503-464-7751

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Care Career Announces Acquisition of MAS Medical Staffing, Completing Its First Acquisition Phase and Expanding Annual Revenue Beyond $150 Million, with a Path to Exceed a Quarter Billion by the End of 2026 Through Additional Acquisitions and Organic Growth

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WOODBRIDGE, N.J., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Care Career, a rapidly growing healthcare workforce technology organization, today announced the acquisition of MAS Medical Staffing, one of the Northeast’s leading healthcare workforce organizations. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The acquisition represents Care Career’s seventh strategic acquisition in the past 24 months, further strengthening the company’s position as one of the largest healthcare workforce organizations in the United States while accelerating its strategy to redefine the future of healthcare workforce management through artificial intelligence, enterprise technology, and workforce innovation.

MAS Medical Staffing has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality workforce solutions through strong client relationships, exceptional clinician engagement, and deep regional expertise throughout the Northeastern United States. The acquisition significantly expands Care Career’s geographic footprint while broadening its access to healthcare professionals, client relationships, workforce data, and regional market intelligence.

Care Career is building a technology-enabled workforce ecosystem powered by its AI-powered workforce platform, where every acquisition contributes not only additional market presence, but also expanded data, enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities, digital innovation, and operational scale that continuously improve the experience for clients and clinicians alike. As the platform grows, every clinician engagement, client interaction, credential, placement, and workforce trend strengthens the intelligence of Career’s technology, creating a continuously improving ecosystem designed to deliver faster, smarter, and more effective workforce solutions.

The acquisition also brings MAS Medical Staffing’s MAESTRA® engagement technology, along with its client relationships and clinician network, directly onto Career’s AI-powered workforce platform. MAESTRA’s scheduling, credentialing, and communication capabilities will be integrated into Care Career’s existing technology stack, further enhancing clinician engagement across onboarding, scheduling, and career management while providing healthcare organizations with greater workforce visibility and operational efficiency.

“Our vision is to build the AI-powered infrastructure that modernizes healthcare workforce management,” said Siva Konatham, Group President and Chief Executive Officer of Care Career. “Under my leadership, Care Career is focused on transforming a fragmented, labor-intensive industry into a data-driven, technology-enabled ecosystem that improves speed, efficiency, and workforce visibility for healthcare providers. Each acquisition strengthens our platform intelligence, expands our scale, and enhances our margin potential. By integrating advanced analytics, AI automation, and digital engagement tools, we are not just growing revenue—we are building a smarter, more scalable model positioned to lead the next era of healthcare workforce solutions.”

The combined organization will leverage expanded recruiting resources, centralized credentialing, advanced workforce analytics, AI-enabled automation, and digital engagement technologies—all powered by Care Career’s AI-powered workforce platform—to deliver broader recruiting capabilities, faster response times, enhanced workforce insights, and expanded national coverage. Clinicians will benefit from a seamless digital experience that simplifies every stage of their careers—from job discovery and credentialing to onboarding, scheduling, communication, and long-term career development.

With seven strategic acquisitions completed in less than two years, representing the first round of acquisitions now totaling more than $150 million in annual revenue, Care Career has rapidly expanded its national presence while executing a disciplined growth strategy focused on technology integration, operational excellence, and workforce innovation. The company has also signed additional Letters of Intent with other entities with expected close dates in the third quarter of 2026. Upon completion of these transactions, coupled with organic growth, Care Career expects consolidated annual revenue to exceed a quarter of a billion dollars by the end of 2026.

The addition of MAS Medical Staffing further strengthens the organization’s ability to serve healthcare systems, hospitals, long-term care providers, outpatient facilities, and other healthcare organizations across an increasingly diverse geographic footprint.

“The healthcare workforce industry is entering a new era where technology, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision-making will define the market leaders,” Konatham added. “Every acquisition we complete expands the intelligence of our AI-powered workforce platform, enhances the value we deliver to our clients, and creates more opportunities for clinicians. We believe the combination of exceptional people, innovative technology, and strategic scale positions Care Career to lead the next generation of healthcare workforce solutions.”

About Care Career

Care Career is a technology-enabled healthcare workforce solutions company dedicated to transforming how healthcare organizations recruit, engage, credential, deploy, and retain clinical talent. Powered by its proprietary AI-powered workforce platform and supported by advanced artificial intelligence, enterprise technology, and workforce analytics, Care Career is building an intelligent healthcare workforce ecosystem that connects providers and clinicians more efficiently while improving workforce performance, operational effectiveness, and patient care. Following seven strategic acquisitions over the past 24 months the first round of acquisitions totaling more than $150 million in annual revenue and with additional signed LOIs under contract expected to complete shortly, positioning the company to surpass a quarter of a billion dollars in consolidated annual revenue by the end of 2026, Care Career has become one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing healthcare workforce organizations, serving healthcare providers and clinicians across the United States.

About MAS Medical Staffing

MAS Medical Staffing is a premier healthcare workforce organization recognized for exceptional service, strong client partnerships, and a commitment to connecting healthcare professionals with rewarding career opportunities. With an established presence throughout the Northeastern United States, MAS Medical Staffing has earned a reputation for quality, responsiveness, and delivering workforce solutions that help healthcare providers meet their evolving workforce needs while supporting clinicians throughout every stage of their careers.

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