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16 Things I wish they would teach everyone in school

SAGE ADVICE….. The 80/20 rule. This is one of the best ways to make better use of your time. The 80/20 rule – also known as The Pareto Principle – basically says that 80 percent of the value you will...

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10 Steps to Create A Facebook Business Page (The Right Way)

The idea that you don’t need a Facebook Business Page is almost as antiquated as the one that says you don’t need a website. After all, it’s often the first and only point of contact a lead, customer,...

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The World’s Worst Passwords (Is Yours One of Them?)

Just because your password is long doesn’t mean it’s secure. If your online password makes this list, do yourself a favor and change it now. It should really come as no surprise that using “password”...

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5 Things Small Business Owners Should Avoid

When it comes to succeeding as a small business owner, the fact is that there’s no one secret to success. However, after spending 30-plus years in the business world, much of it coaching other small...

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5 Steps to Protect Yourself Online

Here are 5 steps crucial for protecting yourself and your data online:  1. Create a Bulletproof Password  It’s no secret that remembering passwords is a pain. In fact, one could argue that having to...

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Travel Talk

Brought to you by Angel Collins, Fun Bunch Travel Airfare Finesse: You’re likely to get the lowest fare on domestic and international flights if you buy your ticket on a weekend. Tuesday follows as the...

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Don’t be Predictable!

Predictability is a dangerous thing. I recently read a blog I subscribe to from a person I respect. In her interview, the person says:  “I’ve heard this before, but not enough people repeat it:...

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NEVER TOO OLD to dream!

At age 5 his father, died at age 16 he quit school, at age 17 he had already lost four jobs. At age 18 he got married. Between age is 18 and 22 he was a railroad conductor. At age 19 he became a...

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Caution on your next appliance purchase – SMART doesn’t make RIGHT

On Friday OCT 21st, multiple highly calculated Distributed Denial Of Service (DDOS) attacks were launched against DYN, a major company involved with the routing of internet traffic.  Some of the larger...

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3 rules to keeping your data safe in the cloud

If you’re using any kind of cloud application (and these days, who isn’t?), you are right to be concerned about data privacy and security. The company hosting your data is ultimately responsible for...

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YAHOO related accounts 1 billion+ COMPROMISED

   inShare1 August 2013 an unauthorized party stole the data of more than 1 billion YAHOO related accounts, not just 500 million that we reported back on September 22nd.  Yahoo’s chief security officer...

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Avoid Identity Theft; Learn How to Recognize Phishing Scams

Avoid Identity Theft; Learn How to Recognize Phishing Scams A good general rule: Don’t give out personal information based on an unsolicited email request. It’s called “phishing” because thieves...

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Using Technology to Make your Brain Stronger

Using Technology to Make your Brain Stronger     Have a tablet/iPad? Put puzzles together No need to use web browsers (Chrome, FireFox, etc), use the actual app – you can load the app on your computer...

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How to Maintain Great Credit

The post How to Maintain Great Credit appeared first on Greater Business Association - Houston, TX.

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey Survivor’s Guilt

This article is reprinted from CultureMap Houston   I feel guilty just writing this. Hurricane Harvey came to Houston, and my home and family and I are fine. On the Thursday before the storm, my...

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Guard Your Digits

“Social” smarts will help protect your identity By obtaining your SSN, identity thieves have the easiest path to the greatest damage: stealing you money and government benefits, as well as getting...

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How to Pick the Right Medicare Plan

How to pick the right Medicare plan Most people need to enroll in Medicare through Social Security when they turn 65. It can be a confusing process, but knowing some key facts can help you decide on...

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PREVENTING WATER DAMAGE FROM EVERYDAY APPLIANCES

PREVENTING WATER DAMAGE FROM EVERYDAY APPLIANCES   Water damage is responsible for more homeowner’s claims than fire, storms and theft. The main culprits lurk behind appliances, under sinks, and...

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Choosing a cruise ship cabin (Stateroom)

Your budget is set. You have selected the cruise you wish to take. Now to select the cabin. There are a few considerations, even budget friendly, to keep in mind. And here is where an AGENT benefits...

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How to Stop Getting Robo Calls

How to Stop Getting Robo Calls By Miriam Cross, Kiplinger.com Your phone rings and a perky voice announces that she is “Heather from card services,” and she has important news for you. You know Heather...

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