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Create an Estate Plan Sooner Rather Than Later

Only one in three people has an estate plan in place. It is dangerous to wait until you have a health issue before creating an estate plan. Without one, you could potentially lose control over all you value most. ...
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Worth Noting: May/June 2023

Enjoy this sampling of editor Marie Elium's latest banquet of newsworthy notes. ...
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Tech Talk: Smartphone Apps

Lately, the old advertising tagline, "What's in your wallet?" has joined the cacophony in my head. Today, that same question could be, “What’s in your smartphone?” ...
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Disability Benefits: More Help If Needed

While SSDI can be an essential source of income for many individuals and families, it may only cover some needs. Fortunately, as an SSDI recipient, you or your loved ones may be able to access additional benefits. ...
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How to Avoid Hidden Fees

Hidden fees are in the rise everywhere we shop. Restaurants, travel companies, rideshares and other businesses are tacking on new fees to the basic costs of their services. These fees might not be evident at first glance, so if you want to avoid paying them, here are a few things you should do. ...
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SCORE Cleveland: Their Business is Your Business

SCORE Cleveland helps would-be entrepreneurs, community developers and others (mentees) by providing trained mentors who have the desire and know-how to help others. Many are retired from their own businesses and careers. ...
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Get Back to Work with a Returnship

if you’ve stepped away from the workaday world due to illness, caretaking or early retirement, how do you re-enter the workforce with a gaping hole in your résumé? Job seekers with career gaps are 45% less likely to get interviews than those with continuous work experience, studies have shown. With those odds, it’s prime time for a returnship. ...
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Slam the Scam: How to Spot Government Imposters

There are common elements to government imposter scams. Scammers often exploit fears and threaten you with arrest or legal action. Scammers also pose as Social Security or other government employees and claim there’s a problem with your Social Security number (SSN) or your benefits.  They may even claim your SSN is linked to a crime. ...
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