Boo! Even more scary than that. Data Breaches Remember when these were a big deal? By now, they seem to happen daily. Ho Hum. Just like the government shut down. But beware of complacency. These matter. Here’s why. We hear about the big ones like the 2024 National Public Data breach where 2.9 billion (yup, […]
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In posts like Protect Yourself, I talk about ways to keep safe from the internet hordes that are trying to steal or money. I’ve got plenty of tips under the Protect Wealth tab. Phishing The scams all start the same way. The scammer jiggles something pretty in front of us and hopes for a response.
Large Multi-Nationals Really Are Out To Get Us Read More »
I’ve written a bit about car buying, here and here. To many people, buying a car tops their list of things they hate most. I understand why. There’s the pressure, the negotiation, the air of superiority many salesman have… Not fun. I worked for a car dealership that wouldn’t negotiate price. Many people found that
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I love when I go to the doctor and I’m asked if I feel safe at home. It’s sad that this needs to be asked, but I still get a chuckle. Recently, I told the doctor that I got a bruise when my grandson beat me up. She got really serious until I explained that
Yesterday I got the following text. Highlights As a kid, I loved the Highlights magazine. the only place I ever read it was the dentist’s office, I think the magazine was only sold to dentists. You couldn’t get one on your own. My favorite part was the picture where you had to find the missing
Another Lame Effort to Scam Me Read More »
I get hit regularly by phishing texts and emails. Let’s back up a bit. Phishing (like fishing) is when person or computer casts out a nice juicy piece of bait, in hopes that they’ll get a bite. Here’s an example. Back in 2001, the company I was working for was taken down by the Anna
If You’re Going To Phish, At Least Put Some Effort Into It Read More »
My earlier post this week was about adding more solar panels and a couple of batteries to my system. I initially installed solar in 2023, and it was so effective, that I decided to expand my system. Why Solar? Even with the 30% tax credit, solar is expensive. My original system cost $29,000 out of
Risk Mitigation – aka “I Told You So” Read More »
It’s hard to trust anything that comes to us via email, phone or text. After a trip to Florida with a rental car, EZPass kindly texted me to let me know that I owed tolls. It sounded legit. It wasn’t. I’ve since read more about this one. Someone pretending to be EZPass texts to say
We’re Under Attack! Tips For Keeping Safe Online Read More »
It seems like everything I shop for offers some sort of protection plan or extended warranty. I just booked a 3 day trip to Nantucket. Expedia offered me trip protection for about $50. I looked at the Amazon Fire TV Stick. It’s $59.99. I can protect my purchase for 2 years for $4.49, which is
Do I Need An Extended Warranty? Read More »
I’ve been doing some thinking over the past few days. I’m retired – got nothin’ else to do. I thought about the recent posts I’ve written. My first posts are about mutual funds, budgets, credit cards, loans and retirement plans; helping readers understand them so that they can use them to their advantage. Next I
A Common Theme – Manipulation Read More »