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4 Simple Steps to Securely Send Credit Card Information

Office Organization Success

Many business owners find themselves in a situation where they are asked to send their credit card information in order to finalize a business transaction. Ask your VA/service provider if she has a Credit Card Authorization form that she can send to you, and you fax back to her. But first, a word of caution ….

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Scam Prevention: Protecting Yourself and Loved Ones

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Today, they talk about staying vigilant to prevent yourself and your loved ones from getting scammed, what to say to a potential fraudster and what to do if your personal information has been compromised. There are a virtually uncountable number of scams, and it can feel like a challenge to try and guard yourself against all of them.

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8 Travel Apps You Need to Download Before Your Next Vacation

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Priority Pass Not everyone has access to those swanky airport lounges through their credit card or airline status. Airalo Set up your phone with an eSim to avoid hefty data-roaming charges when you travel internationally. Note: Your phone needs to be carrier-unlocked to be able to use an eSim.

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What Is a Credit Freeze, and Should I Do It?

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As recent data breaches have shown, you likely can’t prevent your personal information from being stolen. However, knowing what a credit freeze is and taking advantage of it can help protect you and your finances. When you freeze your credit, it keeps sensitive data in your credit files from being accessed without your permission.

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Cashing in Without a Cash Register

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Let me make a cashless payment by scanning my phone, entering a secret code or with my mom’s credit card. The Starbucks next door lets me pay and receive coupons using my phone. Consumers are more informed and marketed to than ever. I would even scrounge for the most elusive payment type of all: cash.

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Credit Card Merchants Make Accepting Payments Simple

The Small Business Blog

It’s great that the credit card merchants out there are catching up to a public that wants what it wants in the most convenient way possible. Each payment processor charges a fee — this much hasn’t changed since the days of bulky card swipers, carbon imprints, and phone calls.

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How to Protect Yourself from Online Scams

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Check your credit report quarterly. We advise checking your credit report as part of your financial well-being, but it’s also a great way to make sure someone isn’t using your bank or credit cards without your knowledge. We’ve all accidentally given out more information than we intended to on social media.