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Scam Alert: Tax season means scammers are busy with robocalls, texts, and phishing emails to steal your money. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself from tax scams and other dangerous financial frauds, including identity theft. Top tip is that the IRS will not contact you directly by email, text or phone, only
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There are fewer then ten commandments for observing St. Patrick’s Day than for the rest of the year. Top of the list is this – thou shalt not drink green beer.
Since our mental health is connected to our physical well-being, these FREE fitness apps will help motivate you at home or on the road. They offer exercises including yoga, measure your walks and hikes, and meditation to help you sleep more restfully when day is done.
Spring cleaning often means debating what to throw out and what to hang on to. Save time and money with these eco-friendly tips to de-clutter your closets, dresser and desk drawers, countertops and bins. Followthis handy guide to what you can toss guilt-free, what has the potential for re-use, and what should be donated to
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Now that gas prices are increasing daily because of the growing conflict in the Mideast, it’s important again to save money at the pump. You can do that if you tune up, slow down and lighten up. These tips won’t cost you anything, but will save you lots.
April 15th will be here soon. The sooner you file, the sooner you can get a refund – except if you make mistakes on your return. Here are the five most common tax mistakes and how to avoid them. Use the correct tax form and filing status: Your filing status determines deductions, tax credits and
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Travel insurance is as essential as auto insurance and homeowner’s insurance. Political unrest, severe weather and software glitches mean cancelled and delayed flights, missing a cruise or a wedding, not just your luggage. Simply, never leave home without it. The choice is what kind of coverage you want to buy, and whether it is a per-trip policy or annual coverage.
If you are considering donating your vehicle for a tax deduction, think carefully before donating it to Kars4Kids. The car donation charity gets low ratings from charity watchdog rating services and has been accused repeatedly of misleading donors and misusing funds.
The TSA no longer allows lithium batteries or power banks to be placed in checked baggage because of the danger they will ignite in-flight, even explode. But you can bring them in your carry-on. There are size limits and other rules, of course. Key Lithium Battery Rules: Carry-on Only: Spare batteries, portable chargers, and power
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Whether you are ordering a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft in the USA or a similar service in the USA or overseas, your personal safety before and during your ride should be a top priority. Here are common sense rideshare safety tips to avoid becoming one of the growing number of riders – especially women riding alone and intoxicated passengers – who report being robbed or assaulted.