Plus the one big lie about where you went to college
Last month, my debit card information was stolen. Within days of receiving a replacement card, that information was stolen. I've gotten used to this happening every now and then, but the scammers seemed to have reached a new level: They charged purchases at Amazon, where my new card wasn't even listed in my account yet. If identity theft happens to you, too, you might wonder if you should bother calling the police. Here's what to know. Janie |
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It's college decision season, with so many parents and young people stressed and feeling like their pick will determine the future. And maybe you've been banking on your own prestigious degree to pave the way come salary negotiation time. But does your college choice really matter all that much? Turns out the earnings boost from having gone to a top school is "indistinguishable from zero" for most people. Here's what we know. |
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Making mistakes happens to all of us in our careers. But some of us hold on to these mistakes longer than others. Maybe you lie awake at night still feeling queasy and anxious over the way you frustrated a client by accidentally giving them the wrong information. Maybe you're avoiding co-workers because you feel like they're all judging you for that error, even though it happened last week. There's a better way to acknowledge a mistake while still letting it go. Here's how: |
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Whether it's a cousin, friend of a friend or former classmate you haven't spoken to in years, you likely have at least one connection who joined a multi-level marketing company and now sees themselves as a small business owner. They repeatedly pitch you to buy their products or join their team, spamming you with Facebook messages, even if you already declined. Here's how to politely say no — and make it stick. |
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