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In keeping with the “someone’s watching me” theme for 2025, let’s talk about Google. I have mixed feelings. They provide gmail, maps, search and lots of other free tools. I have a Nest thermostat and my GOOGL shares from 2013 are up over 1,000%. There is a lot to like. But Google’s parent Alphabet makes […]

Sounds creepy, right? It is. I’ve written a lot about scams, data brokers and the many ways that criminals are trying to take advantage of us. In my first post of 2025, I talked about setting up a credit freeze to protect from identity theft. It’s a great way to ensure that someone who has

That’s a troubling thought. Happy New Year to you too! So, how do I know this? I’m mister tinfoil hat. I don’t trust anyone online. Or anywhere. I use a password manager. No duplicate passwords. All passwords look like this: @NqiieeMF3V3LpV_n3pm6VXHkoe-9. I use a VPN, even at home because I don’t trust myself. I was

As paranoid as this sounds, it is, unfortunately, true. OK, maybe not that guy who was helping the old lady across the street today, but there are lots of people who would love to get ahold of your cash. Computers, smartphones and the internet have done wonders for criminals. Today’s Excitement I’ve talked about how

There has been a lot of election and political news lately, in case you haven’t noticed. And for those who thought this would die down after the election, I’m sorry. Is there an end? Probably not. Print news is dying. Online news sites struggle with competition from Netflix and a thousand other streaming services as

I’ve been popular lately. Amanda wants to see me. Ramon Juan Carlos feels I will be the best person to help with a business transaction. In addition, folks are watching out for my security. USPS texted me that the address was unavailable on a package. They provided me a link via text where I could

If you had asked me this question last week, I would have answered emphatically NO! This week, I have a better appreciation. Here’s why. My Story If you’ve read my posts, you know that finance is a hobby for me. I’ve taught classes, I read about companies on my own for fun (seriously). I like

I had a few things running through my head this morning so I thought I’d do a quick post to let them out. This is why I started the blog in the first place. I would sit around describing in my head how mutual funds worked or how to benefit from your company’s 401k. While

I don’t do business with National Public Data, so why should I care? Here’s why. Data Brokers National Public Data is a data broker. In the post Your Parents Need Your Help, I talked about data brokers. Data brokers gather up data about us. Much of this is publicly available on social media sites, but

Terrifying news on CNBC this morning. Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as a warning to consumers when clicking ‘I agree’. What Happened? Tragically, a woman died after eating at a restaurant in Disney Springs. The restaurant was billed as allergen-free. The woman told the waiter of her allergies and was assured that the food

I hate catchy titles like this, but I wanted to put together a post that captured the simple things that all of us can do that will greatly improve our financial situation over time. I emphasize over time because time is the key. Read more here. The post starts with a woman named Sylvia who

This morning, I was reading the trailer to a new movie called Thelma. Per IMDB: When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her. Go Grandma! I’m looking forward to seeing the