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For parents of high school students, SAT and ACT scores are a huge deal. With college admissions and scholarships on the line, paying for tutors and test prep materials may be worth the price.
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Guard your personal information. You don’t need to give someone your phone number to make a sale on an online marketplace. Be sure you know who you are speaking with before you share it. Never give out your phone number in public social media posts.
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Perhaps the best reason to file your taxes is to save money. Commonly, online and in-person tax preparers charge more starting March 15. Also, before you pay someone else to do your taxes check the IRS File Free program that includes self guided tax preparation software.
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The Super Bowl is one of the highest annual gambling days for the year that includes the World Series, NBA Finals, and March Madness.
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Determining your goals in advance will help you select a facility that is most appropriate for you. Consult with your physician before embarking on a new fitness regimen, especially if there are medical conditions that might be a concern.
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Scammers impersonating your bank may call to alert you about “suspicious activity” on your account and direct you to send money to yourself or “the bank’s address” to reverse a transaction or to verify the account is not frozen.
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Southwest Missouri residents have reported that scammers have requested payment by gift card, allowing the scammer to then transfer the funds instantly, leaving the consumer with no way to get their money back.
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Reverse mortgages may also come with strings attached. The amount homeowners owe toward the reverse mortgage will grow substantially over time with interest and can end up equaling the home's value.
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Municipalities, consumers, businesses, or universities are not void of the danger of cyber-attacks as displayed in recent attacks on the city governments of Pittsburg, KS and Joplin, Missouri.
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The BBB’s 2022 Scam Tracker℠ Risk Report found that students were slightly more likely to lose money in a scam than non-students. The report also found that people aged 18-24 reported the highest median dollar loss of all age groups in 2022. The report attributes this to several factors, including students' lack of experience with financial transactions, their tendency to be more trusting of others, and their need for money.