Don’t be alarmed, but your smartphone will go off this afternoon. The government is testing the Wireless Emergency Alerts, or WEA for short. You’re probably familiar with the weekly EAS test on most radio and TV stations. Well, the WEA is a similar system, but targeted to smartphones. With so many people cutting the chord,…
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For years, all financial experts have told us we need a household emergency fund. It’s something to utilize in case of a job loss or medical issues. That has caused a lot of stress as many families live paycheck-to-paycheck. Financial experts now say we also need a stash of emergency cash for severe weather like…
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I truly hate waking up to a handyman emergency. The good news, this emergency was something I could handle. But sadly, there’s no quick solution to getting the needed parts…
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We supposedly learn at an early age what constitutes an emergency; or do we?!
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If you’re as old as me, when you hear the phrase Blue Light Special, you think K-Mart. Sadly, this podcast isn’t about K-Mart (or is that a good thing?)…
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Choice is a wonderful thing! But sometimes too many choices can cause confusion and major problems…
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