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Tips for Quantifying the Financial Value of Professional Networks Lost During Relocation

Last Updated on April 2, 2025 / Tips

Relocating for work can present exciting opportunities but also hidden challenges. One of the most significant yet often overlooked issues is the financial value of professional networks. Moving to a new city or country means leaving behind the support system you have spent years building. These networks offer more than just connections; they are integral […]

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5 Everyday Tips for Preventing Financial Scams

Last Updated on February 13, 2025 / Tips

In today’s digital world, financial scams are everywhere—lurking in emails, phone calls, text messages, and even social media. While some scams, like phishing emails and fraudulent phone calls, have been around for years, scammers continue to develop more sophisticated methods, including AI-driven fraud and large-scale data breaches. Here some tips for preventing financial scams.  Protecting

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Why You Should Never Use Public WiFi

Why You Should Never Use Public WiFi

Last Updated on January 23, 2025 / Tips

In today’s world of constant connectivity, public WiFi hotspots are everywhere—coffee shops, airports, hotels, and libraries. While these free networks may seem convenient, they pose significant risks to your personal and financial security. 6 Reasons To Never Use Public WiFi Before you connect to that open network, here’s why you should think twice. 1. Hackers

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15 Creative Uses for Hand Sanitizer Beyond Sanitizing Hands

Last Updated on December 27, 2024 / Tips

Hand sanitizer became a household staple during the pandemic, but now that the world has overproduced it, you might find yourself with an excess supply. Let’s explore some clever uses for hand sanitizer that you may not have thought of.  15 Creative Uses for Hand Sanitizer Instead of letting it go to waste, consider these

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How To Win Sweepstakes and Contests

Last Updated on December 7, 2024 / Tips

I’ve won all kinds of cool items from various contests including iPads, gift cards, Apple watches and even a full truckload of Target liquidation items. Some call me lucky, but I think it’s a combination of the law of attraction, and that fact that I probably enter more giveaways than the average person.   If you’ve

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How to Change a Social Security Payee: Step-by-Step Guide

Last Updated on February 21, 2025 / Manage Money, Money Talk, Tips

Did you know that over 5 million Americans rely on representative payees to manage their Social Security benefits? This crucial but often overlooked system ensures that those unable to handle their own finances still have their basic needs met and their benefits properly managed. As someone who’s helped my own disabled family members navigate the

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