Donating to charity is something that I think we should all try to do if we can. There are a lot of great charities out there and a lot of important causes to support. But how can you avoid fraud and recognize fake donation requests? Research Online One of the easiest ways to recognize a fake donation request is to check out the charity first. My favorite site for researching charities is Charity Navigator, but the FTC has other sites you … [Read more...]
What is the Cash Stuffing Method
Lately on TikTok, I've been seeing a lot of videos of people placing cash into cute little binders with labeled zipper envelopes. The narration usually says something like "I just got paid, so it's time to do some envelope stuffing. They flip through the envelopes, labeled things like "Groceries," "Gas," "Entertainment," "Dining Out," etc., and they place various amounts of money into those envelopes. What exactly is going on here? Cash … [Read more...]
Deciding What To Keep
We're in the process of doing some much needed renovations on our house, which include redoing the flooring in our basement (which is one of our main living areas). It's had very cheap carpeting for almost 12 years, and it's damaged and stained and we're finally putting in a non-carpet option, which will be much easier to keep clean. But to do the flooring, that means that we have to clear everything out of the basement. Our basement is also … [Read more...]
Three Common Scams on LinkedIn You Should Avoid
LinkedIn can be a great way to network in your industry and to find new jobs. I know of a number of people who have been headhunted through LinkedIn and found great new jobs. But you have to be careful to not fall for any scams. Here are some common scams on LinkedIn you should avoid falling for. Fake Job Offers By far, the most common scam on LinkedIn is fake job offers. These can work in a couple of ways. Sometimes, a person will reach … [Read more...]
Should You Support Friends in MLMs?
I have talked a lot about MLMs here. I'm sure we all know people who are in MLMs. It's incredibly common to see people posting online about the new independent businesses they have started selling this product or that product. And of course, if you read here, you know that you shouldn't sign up to be a part of an MLM, but what about buying products from MLMs? Should you support friends in MLMs by purchasing from them? Supporting the MLM … [Read more...]