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Job Hunting? Tips to Avoid Job Search Scams

August 2009

Today’s recession has made for a tight job market. In addition, high unemployment rates add more pressure. This stressed climate in the job market attracts scams and fraudsters seeking to take advantage of people anxious to land a job. Because so many job search activities have moved online, many of the scams also come to you online. This month’s report describes some of the most popular frauds and offers tips to help you avoid these traps.

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August 2009

Distracted Drivers Endanger Everyone’s Safety and Wallet

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July 2009

"Cash for Clunkers" legislation took effect on August 1. It was such a popular program that it ended on August 24.

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Using Credit Cards Wisely During Today’s Tough Economy

July 2009

Used wisely, credit cards enable consumers to manage cash flow and leverage their overall buying power. Today’s tough economic times, however, have put pressures on financial institutions, businesses, and individual consumers. These pressures have given rise to ongoing changes in credit card account terms and rates being made by a number of card issuers. Such changes may in turn increase financial pressures on many card holders. Cash-strapped consumers squeezed by higher costs or employment woes may be tempted to bridge cash shortfalls by charging expenditures, even for necessities such as food and gasoline. The resulting cycle of increased debt can be down right dangerous to personal financial stability. This report provides some strategies for using credit cards wisely in today’s tough economic circumstances.