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How to Protect Yourself from Online Scams

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The FBI’s 2020 Internet Crime Report states that there were 300,000 more internet crimes (phishing, non-payment/non-delivery scams or extortion) complaints in 2020 than in 2019. Check your credit report quarterly. Review your report frequently for any odd transactions or fraudulent postings.

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American Express launches Business Blueprint for small businesses

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Now, however, these services have been rebranded under the American Express Business Blueprint name.

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How Employers Can Better Serve Neurodiverse Employees in 2023

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According to 2020 research published in the British Medical Bulletin , “a reasonable estimate of all neurominorities within the population is around 15–20%.” She’s like, ‘my autism won’t allow me to do that,’” when the company suggested charging expenses to a credit card to then be paid back for travel.

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Lessons From Past Recessions

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The most recent recession was in 2020 and only lasted a couple of months, whereas the 2008 recession lasted about 18 months. How much debt do I have (credit cards, student loans, car loans, mortgages, etc.)? What is a recession? A recession is a period of economic downturn spread over time, usually a few months to a few years.

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What Is a Credit Freeze, and Should I Do It?

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It’s also important to note that while a credit freeze can make it much harder for someone to open an unauthorized account in your name, it does not prevent identity theft on its own. For example, if someone steals your credit card number, a credit freeze won’t stop them from making unauthorized purchases.

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Entrepreneur Jason Tartick on Making the Most of Unexpected Opportunities

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In 2020, when the market crashed, Tartick polled his followers, asking them to define in three sentences the S&P 500. A lack of understanding our money impacts all ages, from 18-year-olds getting their first credit card to retirees at 65 and older. He used social media to beta test this new hybrid model.

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Rent vs. Buy: What’s the Right Decision for You?

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For example, 84% of respondents in a 2020 survey from personal finance site NerdWallet said buying a home is a priority. They didn’t have the income or credit to buy and struggled with student loan and credit card debt, so it was harder to save for a down payment.”. Surveys show that most Americans want to own a home.

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