How Scammers Target Veterans’ Education Benefits You’ve served your country. You’ve earned your stripes, your salute, and yes, your GI Bill benefits. It’s time to plan for civilian life. Many veterans look to higher education as the next mission. But just like what your recruiter tells you, not everything is as straightforward as it seems. Among the legitimate schools and training programs are scammers looking to cash in on your hard-earned benefits. Let’s look at…
I joined the United States Army at the tender age of 20, armed with youthful enthusiasm, a wife, and a baby on the way. I also joined as an E1—meaning I made about enough money to afford socks, maybe. Back then, pay for junior enlisted was even worse than it is today! Still, for all its quirks, Army life had its perks. No matter where Uncle Sam dropped us, we had guaranteed food, housing, and…
Ever Have a Rando Contact You and Bring Up Buying Cryptocurrency? If you’ve ever gotten a random text that says something like, “Hey, is this Alex? We met at the wine tasting,” you’re probably not just the victim of a wrong number — you’re the target of a pig butchering scam. No, it’s not some rustic culinary tradition. It’s a sinister, slow-cooked con where scammers reel you in with charm, romance, and fake investment advice…
The Online You That Employers, Colleagues, Clients, Landlords, and Lenders See A unique name is a blessing and a curse. It makes you stand out—but it also means that the good, the bad, and the ugly about you float to the top of search engine results. Your digital footprint is how search engines see you, and it matters more than ever. The first thing an employer does after reviewing your resume? A Google search. The…
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