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Beautiful Persuasion As a former store manager, I became adept at persuading people to part with their money. I knew my customers. I greeted them when they shopped, learned their kids’ and their pets’ names, favorite colors, and style preferences. I maintained a light touch and never for...

Romance scams are on the rise; here’s how to avoid them As we all sat at home, often isolated, alone and worried about the future in 2020, con artists took advantage. And while many of us are familiar with the scams that try to steal our identity, another kind is growing at an alarming rate — ro...

Are you a target? If you’re on a list that targets people with credit challenges then you’ve likely been pitched products that are promising to boost your credit score. The ads read: How to Improve Your Credit Score 100 points in 30 days! Raise your FICO score instantly and buy a home next week!...