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Avoid charity scams when you donate to help hurricane survivors

Our hearts go out people suffering from the effects of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. And although we want to help, we need to be careful not to waste our money by being tricked by scammers. No one knows how long recovery will take. If you’re considering donating to help... Read more →


TikTok is being sued by 14 states for harming kids’ mental health

At last, government officials are doing something about the harm media is causing children. For years, I’ve written about violence in the media. Research shows children who are persistently exposed to violent images learn aggressive behaviors, become desensitized to violence, and develop an exaggerated fear of becoming victims. Now, social... Read more →


Don’t interact with your bank on social media

In its newsletter for October 2024, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation cautioned people about interacting with their financial institution on social media. My advice is not to do it. You don’t want strangers, or even friends, to know where you have an account. Interacting with your financial institution on social... Read more →


Review your rights when you hear from a medical debt collector

A call from a debt collector about a bill from a healthcare provider can be stressful. The debt collection might pile on top of a difficult health situation for you and your family. Medical bills can be confusing and unclear. Some people pay the amount shown in the debt collection... Read more →