They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. – Benjamin Franklin It would seem that the times are changing in America, but that could well have always been the case. Nonetheless, numerous horrific events have unfolded in the past year […]
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The Dummies Guide To Property Taxes
State, county and municipal governments need revenue to provide services for their residents. To pay for schools, roads, maintenance, police and fire protection, among other things, revenue must be raised in the form of taxes. Though some may use income and sales tax as a form of revenue collection, property […]
What You Need to Know about Your Hotel in an Emergency
When traveling, the last thing anyone wants to think about is an emergency occurring during their trip. However, things do happen. Hotels are required to have emergency plans in place and express those plans to guests who stay with them. Most people don't think about asking about these procedures ahead of time and […]
Microsoft Rolls Out Two-Factor Verification Across Its Services
Following the initiatives of Google and Apple to make Internet use safer against hackers, Microsoft is rolling out a two-factor authentication system across its online and desktop products. The optional security measure which will be available in the next few days covers all Microsoft accounts, including Outlook.com, Skype, SkyDrive, Office, […]
Can Piracy And Big Entertainment Co-Exist To Benefit The Consumer?
Piracy and big entertainment are at loggerheads. Neither is willing to back down nor compromise. Stuck in the middle are the consumers, inadvertently suffering and benefiting as occasion allows. But if neither big entertainment nor piracy is going anywhere, can they at least learn to play nice for the sake […]
What Is an Employee Screening Program (ESP)
Every employer has some kind of employee screening process. It's not too often that people are hired without an application or interview. These screening processes are a very simple an accepted way to find out in the candidate is qualified for the company and position. But what if the interview […]
Different Types Of Life Insurance Policies
There are many different types of life insurance policies that you can choose from based on your needs. Insurance companies understand that no two people are identical and that life situations vary from person to person. Because of these facts, it is always very important to shop around and examine […]
Women vs. Men-Who deals with debt best?
A 2011 survey conducted by insurers Scottish Widows highlighted that the British are quite a reserved bunch when it comes to talking about personal finance. Whilst 97% said they would gladly talk about their children to friends and family, a whopping 43% said they preferred never to talk about their […]
How to Ensure Your WordPress Security
Surprisingly, it is extremely easy to get caught up in the day-to-day running of your web site. There are endless jobs that need your attention such as PPC, keyword searches, content writing, and link building. But, "Don't get caught with your pants down," when it comes to security. We have been trained […]
Know Your Consumer Rights
For all practical purposes, the most protection that the public consumer had before the 1960s was the old adage Caveat Emptor (buyer beware.) Although fraud and corruption has not diminished any, there have been several legal tools implemented that do offer the public and consumers leverage in a form of […]
Why Employers Need to Maintain Safe Workplaces
There are several reasons why it is in the best interests of employers to maintain safe workplaces. Foremost is the duty of every employer to comply with federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Failure to do so can result in citations, fines, civil penalties and even prison. When […]
Personal Travel Safety Apps
While security software and keeping track of your phone can help you enjoy a vacation, personal safety is even more important than protecting your mobile devices. As you work to protect your devices from thieves and malware, don’t forget to keep safe in unfamiliar or potentially dangerous streets, too! Here […]