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Sep 12, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 12, 2026 · By DON O'BRIEN, Columnist

    Always be prepared - whig (opens the original)

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    Published 11:48 am Saturday, September 12, 2026 Each September, National Preparedness Month reminds us to stay prepared for emergencies. No one can control the weather, but you can control the steps you take to prepare — like weatherproofing your home, making proactive repairs, checking your insurance coverage, and making an emergency response plan. It’s also important to be ready for any repairs you might need to make after a storm hits. The days immediately after a storm can be overwhelming, b

  2. Article · Sep 5, 2026 · By DON O'BRIEN, Columnist

    The struggle against scams - whig (opens the original)

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    Published 10:40 am Saturday, September 5, 2026 Over half of all Americans encounter a scam every day. Better Business Bureau (BBB) data shows Scam Tracker reports increasing each year. Over $68 billion was lost to financial fraud last year, and over 98% of Americans said scams pose a threat to national security. With the nearly unanimous disdain for scams across North America, many ask: Why can’t scams be stopped? And why do scams seem to be getting worse? In BBB’s newest study, we used an artif

  3. Article · Aug 29, 2026 · By DON O'BRIEN, Columnist

    Are you looking for a trustworthy tutor for your child this school year? - whig (opens the original)

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    Published 10:40 am Saturday, August 29, 2026 Each student’s academic needs are unique, but many kids can benefit from having a tutor to help keep them motivated and learning. Luckily, there’s a wide variety of tutoring options out there to personalize support to each student: Tutors can specialize in different subjects, offer short- or long-term tutoring and can meet students virtually or in-person. To make sure your child receives the support they need, BBB recommends researching carefully befo

  4. Article · Aug 22, 2026 · By DON O'BRIEN, Columnist

    College students should be alert to scam tactics - whig (opens the original)

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    Published 12:28 pm Saturday, August 22, 2026 It’s the start of a new school year, and college students are heading off to the dorms. College is the first time many young adults are out on their own and spending more money. New students are often navigating big financial decisions like loans, scholarships, or budgeting for the first time — making them a target for scammers and identity thieves. Though younger people are perceived as tech-savvy, they may also be financially inexperienced, and frau

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