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Close the Books on Scammers this Tax Season

Better Business Bureau® Serving Greater Cleveland (BBB®) is warning consumers to look out for IRS impersonators and unscrupulous tax preparers this tax season. ...
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Music: A Whole Brain-Body Workout

The brain-body connection is vital. Because the brain controls so much of our daily function, it is arguably the single most valuable organ in the human body.   ...
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Social Security Improves Customer Experience Ranking

Social Security’s ranking on Forrester's 2023 Customer Experience Index increased by 3.3 points – the only agency on the list to make a significant gain. Forrester’s’ recognition of our customer service improvements reflects our commitment to making it easier for you to do business with us. ...
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Canine Companion Guide: How to Socialize a Dog

Why socialize your dog? Don’t dogs pick up proper behavior from basic training and through interactions with their people and other household or neighborhood pets? Not exactly.  ...
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HELP, My Mom is Making Angry Accusations

Is your older loved one starting to make unfounded accusations? As the brain starts to change, a false-memory phenomenon can occur. This causes the individual to perceive reality differently than those around them and can lead to accusations, perceptions of things missing, and increased suspicions.   ...
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The Kitchen Tour – A Tasty Return to the Homeland (Part 1)

There are lots of ways to trace your family tree. One of the best ways is to travel back to the homeland, visiting relatives in their home kitchens. Here's how one retiree and her cousin organized a Kitchen Tour to Austria and Germany. ...
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How to Spot a Scam

Lean on the Social Security Administration to help protect yourself from scams that can damage your finances and reputation. It's hard to keep up with the latest scam trends but these online resources can help you stay one step ahead of the tricksters. ...
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Online Shopping: 6 Painless Ways to Find Your Perfect Fit

Online shopping is so convenient, it's easy to order clothing that looks great on screen but fails to look or fit great in real life. With these six painless steps, you can stop the merry-go-round of buying and returning. ...
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