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10 Frightening Facts About Psychopaths
October 19, 2017
With so many Halloween movies featuring the frightening handy work of one type of psychopathic character or another, we thought we’d look at ten real-life facts about psychopaths that will give you more insight into this fearsome mental condition: 1. Violent Behavior Doesn’t Seem To Fade Unlike non-psychopathic offenders, the risk of violent behavior by violent psychopathic offenders does not seem to decrease with age. 2. Psychopathy Seems To Be A Static Condition As of today, there is * no treatment **for people with psychopathy.
Read More >5 Social Media Mistakes That Invite ID Theft
October 20, 2017
You might be giving identity thieves your information like a neighbor handing out Halloween candy to trick-or-treaters, and you don’t even know it. We’re talking about your social media habits. What you post could either make for a fun and connected experience with friends and family, or be the puzzle pieces an identity thief needs to steal your identity and wreak havoc. According to fraud expert (and former con man), Frank Abagnale, there are five ways you’re enabling identity thieves on social media.
Read More >6 Of The Creepiest Places In The U.S.
October 18, 2017
In a new photo series from Business Insider, we got to see a close look at North Brother Island – an abandoned island in the middle of New York City that almost no one is permitted to visit. It’s history of death, disease and decay make it one creepy place that goes unnoticed in one of the busiest cities in the world. Throughout the United States, there are certain places that some people swear are haunted, and other places that are just plain creepy.
Read More >7 Traits Of Online Dating Scam Victims
October 16, 2017
No one ever expects to be the victim of an online dating scam. However, according to a Consumer Reports 2016 Online Dating Survey of over 114,000 online daters, 12 percent said they were scammed, while 35 percent felt misled by someone’s online dating profile. In fact, according to the FBI, both the number of victims and the financial losses resulting from online dating scams have nearly quadrupled in the last five years.
Read More >Budget Tactics Anyone Can Follow
October 24, 2017
Money can frustrate the best of us at times, and often these problems are self-inflicted. According to neuroscientist, Moran Cerf, saving money and having a greater sense of control over your money, comes down to changing your perception of financial timelines. Think about how often you do the following: get paid, shop for groceries, pay your bills and eat out. You’re probably thinking in terms of month, week, day—precisely what Cerf explains is making you scattered and ultimately, overspending.
Read More >Decoding Teen Text Talk
October 23, 2017
Kids have been keeping secrets from their parents for ages. Today’s technology however, has made teens’ covert communications even more challenging for parents to crack. While you might trust your kid to make good decisions among friends, social media and smartphones have enabled teens to be influenced by much larger circles of people than just their peers at school. Hence, the evolution of teen text codes. This “language” of acronyms can be fun and innocent – you probably even use some of the acronyms yourself, like LOL or GR8 – but some of these text codes aren’t so harmless, and can conceal communications on topics such as suicide, bullying, sex and drugs.
Read More >How Do I Find A Tiny Home Address?
October 26, 2017
As we discussed in a previous blog, one of the major challenges of living in a tiny home is finding where exactly to live. To own a tiny home, you must learn about the zoning laws and building codes regulating the land on which you plan to keep your tiny home. Most areas require a certain minimum square footage for new-construction homes. In fact, “There are only a handful of cities across the country that directly address tiny houses,” says the national coordinator for the Tiny House Association, Alexis Stephens.
Read More >Key Halloween Safety Tips For Parents
October 27, 2017
As a parent, Halloween is scary for reasons other than ghosts and goblins. The safety of your child on a day that invites real creeps and monsters is your main concern. From haunted hayrides to costume parties to trick-or-treating, keep in mind the following safety tips: Hayride Safety Whether for scaring visitors or picking pumpkins, hayrides are a favorite Fall festivity. Just be aware of the possible dangers. Make sure your children understand and follow the rules.
Read More >Netflix And No Chill: Tech Support Scams On The Rise
October 31, 2017
Need help with your Netflix account? Make sure you have the right number to call. The Better Business Bureau recently warned Netflix users that searching for a Netflix customer support number online might lead to some nefarious results. Some legitimate-looking customer service phone numbers really belong to scam artists. When a Netflix user calls one of these numbers, the scammer (posing as a Netflix “representative”) informs the user that his or her account was hacked.
Read More >Two Must-Have Documents For Guarding Your Future
October 17, 2017
A million and a half people in the United States are under the care of a guardian. Some of these guardians are family members; some are legal guardians appointed by a judge. The guardian’s duty is to care for those who are deemed too vulnerable to take care of themselves – either due to old age, mental illness or some form of disability. It’s a role that many family members typically take on.
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