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Pretexting – What Is It and How Do You Protect Yourself From It?
Jan 4th
We have all heard the stories about someone receiving a phone call or an email asking for their social security number or bank account numbers. We have all been told not to ever give this information to anyone over the phone or by email. Some people may still become a victim of identity theft because they are unaware of something illegal called pretexting.
Pretexting is when a person uses false or fictitious methods to retrieve a victim’s personal information such as full name, address, birthdate and social security number. For example, someone may call and falsely explain that he is phoning More >
The 10 Rules For Parents
Jan 1st
During the upbringing and education of a child one important factor is “are the parents fit for the job?” There is no instruction manual for parenting and no one is born with all of the knowledge necessary. But here are a few rules to help a parent through the process.
1. Children are smarter than you think – do not under estimate your child as he/she understands more than you think. If you make the child feel that you think less of him/her it could affect his/her development.
2. Do not threaten your child – a child is motivated more by love More >
How To Obtain Funding For Your College Bound Child
Dec 21st
It is hard for a young adult to find a job today without a college degree. The economy is especially tough on families with children attending college. Most often, the dilemma is not getting them settled into college; it is in trying to help them pay for it. It is very difficult for a young adult to start their life after college owing enormous student loans that they cannot afford. It puts an incredible amount of pressure on them to hurry and find a job so they can start paying off those exorbitant student loans.
If your child is planning to More >
A Fast Way to Pay Off Old College Debt
Dec 7th
If you recently finished college you may have some lingering debt that needs to be paid off. You may be worried more about getting a job than paying off your debt. While it is very important to become employed, you should also be focused on paying down your college debt. Although, most college graduates do not want to be in debt they find themselves drowning in student loans and other debts created from the college experience. With this in mind it is important to focus on paying off your college debt and student loans as soon as possible.
If you are More >
What Is More Important Getting An Education Or Getting A Degree?
Sep 15th
Some college students feel it is more important to only get enough credits to earn a degree and move on in life, instead of making sure to get a quality education. This “get by” attitude frustrates both parents as well as educators. Is there really a difference in getting a quality education versus just getting a degree?
Society looks at having a college degree as a representation of your acquired knowledge. It certifies that a person has met the requirements of study in a given field. It also represents a level of subject matter professionalism and knowledge. In essence, a degree More >