For my generation, summer vacation conjures up images of endless, sunny days of fun, with relaxed adult supervision and freedom from studies and classes. However, for the present generation, it seems to mean hours and hours of uninterrupted TV viewing or playing video games! Parents also seem to welcome this, particularly if both are working. Read more…
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For everything in life, there is a corresponding scam. Scammers spend their energy trying to separate hardworking, law-abiding citizens from their money, and they’ll take advantage of any opportunity to do so. The four seasons provide various opportunities for scams. Summers “hottest” scams include: Stealing your mail. While you’re on vacation, your mailbox fills up Read more…
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While you’re away, identity thieves are prowling for your personal information on unsecured wireless networks, at hotels, and in your mailbox, McAfee warns Identity theft is a problem that has already affected 11 million adults in the U.S. alone. In fact, by the time you finish reading this sentence, yet another identity will be stolen. Read more…
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