It seems the headlines never end, constantly riddled with an array of natural disasters — hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires. Natural disasters plague us year-round. Tornados whirl from March to July in the South and Midwest; hurricanes wreak havoc from June ...

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Over the past decade, consumers have started taking greater notice about the foods they are consuming. Today, in most grocery stores, you’ll notice a growing organic food section that didn’t exist in the past. Being more health conscious about what ...

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According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, almost two million college students are graduating in 2019. Many will be on their own for the first time, looking for or beginning jobs, or continuing education in graduate school. Regardless ...

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Now that spring is in the air, sprucing up the house may be in order. Unfortunately, fewer people are seeking a career in the skilled trades industry. As a result, it’s become tougher and more expensive to find someone to ...

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Whether you regularly cut coupons from the Sunday paper or search for promotional codes while doing online shopping, coupons can be a great way to provide consumers with a discount on various grocery, clothing and personal care items. With several ...

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We frequently see advertisements on the internet for jobs that allow you to work from home. If you do a Google search for “work from home jobs”, the right-hand side of the screen reads “Legit work from home jobs,” “Work ...

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It can happen anywhere. Where pressures and opportunities exist, individuals may be tempted to commit fraud against their employer. And, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, after their acts are perpetrated, they will rationalize their actions to themselves ...

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Affinity fraud refers to investment scams that prey upon members of identifiable groups such as religious or ethnic communities, the elderly or professional groups. The fraudsters who promote affinity scams frequently are, or pretend to be, members of the group. ...

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On a recent trip to the Pacific Northwest, I was bombarded with stores and products advertising “all natural,” “organic,” “farm-raised,” etc. It got me thinking to when I was a kid growing up on a farm that raised chickens and ...

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 The Medicare program provides health care benefits to Americans aged 65 and older and to younger people with some disability status. On average, Medicare covers about half of the healthcare charges for those enrolled. According to the American Association of ...

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The vacation rental business is a multibillion dollar industry. Finding a house or condo to rent has become increasingly more convenient through the use of online marketplaces used by owners to list their rental properties. There are several of these ...

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Online dating continues to be a popular method used to meet potential partners. If you type “dating website” in Google, a myriad of links pop up, and Google gives you a listing of the Top 20 dating sites. With all ...

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