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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For most Americans buying a home is the single largest purchase of their lifetimes, in many circumstances taking decades to pay off. The BBB suggests protecting your investment will both maintain and increase the value of your property but also save money due to costly, emergency repairs that could have been prevented.

Finding the right mechanic or a reliable roofer can be a challenging and daunting task. Even more important is locating a good tutor to assist your child with a difficult subject that could provide a new perspective on a topic they have a hard time understanding.

Many of the services offered by credit and debt assistance companies can be done by consumers themselves. However, difficulty understanding their options, lack of know-how or a time crunch, and other issues can lead some consumers to seek assistance. Here are some key terms and services to know when researching options.