How to Avoid Holiday Shopping Internet Scams
Internet scams frequently target online holiday shoppers. Many online shoppers unknowingly put themselves and their identities on the line while attempting to purchase gifts.
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BBB Releases List of Holiday Scams
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) released a list of popular scams that commonly appear in the U.S. and Canada during holidays. Some of the most common scams listed by the BBB include ...
Legislation Proposed to End Seizure of Social Security Benefits for Debtors
Senator Ron Wyden (D. Oregon) introduced a bill on December 10, 2015 that would allow people in debt to the government to maintain their Social Security benefits. At present, Americans ...
Survey Says: Upcoming Retirees Not Financially Prepared
According to a recent Harris Poll survey, the next generation of retirees is ill prepared to transition into retired life. The survey, which was conducted on behalf of the Nationwide ...
NJ Bill Aims to Establish Patient-Staff Ratios in Nursing Homes
Members of 1199SEIU, a health care worker association, have proposed a bill that will mandate the minimum ratio of certified nurse assistants (CNAs) to patients in New Jersey nursing ...
Political Intelligence Firm Under SEC Investigation for Selling Non-Public Healthcare Information
Marwood Group Research LLC is under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a violation of the STOCK Act.
Marwood, a political intelligence firm, is accused ...
Victims of Madoff’s Ponzi Scheme to Receive Shares of $1.2 Billion
Although Bernard Madoff was convicted in 2008, victims of his $17.5 billion Ponzi scheme are still receiving recovered funds. With the upcoming distribution, retirees, charities, investment ...
The Dangers of Digital Investment Scams
High-profile investment scams frequently target retirees because of their retirement nest eggs. Lately, investment scams are becoming more elaborate in the hopes of catching these ...
NQF to Review Hospice and Home Health Standards
The National Quality Forum (NQF) has announced a plan to begin reviewing prospective health measures that are under consideration by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ...
Identity Theft More Likely in Certain States, Says Study
While identity theft is a constant threat regardless of geographical location, a study by WalletHub.com has revealed that some states face a higher risk of identity theft than others.
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