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Three for Thursday 03.25.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 03.25.2021

Choosing your news feed. As a longtime journalist, I took for granted that people knew...

How to Tell Legitimate Debt Relief from a Scam
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention

Effie Ross

How to Tell Legitimate Debt Relief from a Scam

An honest credit counseling service offers practical advice and legal guidance to help you pay down your debt. Some may even negotiate with your debtors on your behalf. Unfortunately, debt relief is also a magnet for scammers.

Three for Thursday 03.18.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 03.18.2021

Leashes, treats and patience. Regardless our position in life, we all must deal with these....

Why You Should Skip Car Registration Services
Automotive Scam Prevention

Effie Ross

Why You Should Skip Car Registration Services

No one likes dealing with government bureaucracies, and often it seems like paying someone else to handle the paperwork is a welcome service. But in the case of car registration, skip the concierge service, and here’s why!

Three for Thursday 03.11.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 03.11.2021

Is this real? I get that question all the time. Scammers have become expert at...

When Free Tax Preparation Isn't Free
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention

Effie Ross

When Free Tax Preparation Isn't Free

Joel ran through a "free" online tax program and filled out all the necessary information. But when it came time to file, he got a message that he is ineligible for free filing.

Three for Thursday 03.04.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 03.04.2021

There are four stages in dealing with a rip off. I have witnessed this thousands...

Three for Thursday 02.25.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 02.25.2021

Intentional deception really bugs me, and it probably bugs you. My friend's dad recently purchased...

Three for Thursday 02.18.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 02.18.2021

Have you ever shifted from thinking "this is the stupidest thing I've ever done" to...

Three for Thursday 02.11.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 02.11.2021

When I was a kid, I got in a fuss with my mother about tennis...

Three for Thursday 02.04.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 02.04.2021

I'm working on a story today that fits nearly every violation of my mantra F-F-F,...

Three for Thursday 01.28.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 01.28.2021

A few thoughts on self-confidence and self-criticism. It's so important to have both, but in...

Credit Repair in Georgia? Think Again!
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention

Effie Ross

Credit Repair in Georgia? Think Again!

In Georgia, it is unlawful for any business or individual to offer to improve your credit score for money. The only exceptions are some banks and non-profits, who can help you repair your credit.

Three for Thursday 01.21.2021
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention
Adam Cardwell

Adam Cardwell

Three for Thursday 01.21.2021

I would like to recognize someone who has played a significant role in my life,...

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