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The escalating conflict in Ukraine is hitting home for many Northeast Ohio residents who have close ties to the eastern European country. Better Business Bureau® certainly encourages generosity to help the people in Ukraine but cautions donors to avoid questionable appeals by keeping the following tips in mind... ...
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If you love your garden as it currently exists, congratulations! You’re way ahead of most of us. But, if there’s any doubt that your garden isn’t the best it can be, reading about what’s trending with gardeners for 2022 will point the way to "Intentional Gardening" perfection. ...
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If you’re among the many people covered under Social Security, you should know what your future benefit may be. These monthly payments will likely be an important part of your retirement income. Your benefit payment will be based on how much you earned during your working career. ...
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If you don't want to wind up in a nursing home, take every precaution to avoid falling. Over three-fourths of those living in a long-term care facility (nursing home) are there because of a fall that required a hospital stay and rehabilitation but did not result in full recovery. Most of these falls are related to problems with medications. ...
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Most people at mid-career will probably still work another 20 years or longer. Will they remain happy and satisfied for the rest of their career in their current position? This blog provides a behind-the-scenes look at why successful people are willing to risk the status quo in search of something better. ...
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The most effective way to defeat scammers is to know how to identify scams and to ignore suspicious calls and emails. One common tactic scammers use is posing as federal agents or other law enforcement. They may claim your Social Security number is linked to a crime. They may even threaten to arrest you if you do not comply with their instructions. ...
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You are never too young to begin saving. Younger workers may think they have time to put off saving for their future, but the sooner they begin, the more their money can grow. Visit and share the Social Security website for young workers at ssa.gov/people/earlycareer where you will find resources that can help you secure today and tomorrow. ...
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Scammers imitating third-party payment processors, such as PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App, are causing headaches for local consumers. These third-party payment processors are the second-most popular payment method for scammers. Reports to BBB in 2021 show that 30% of these scams resulted in a financial loss. ...
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