They say that the job market for Generation X and Generation Y is much more volatile than the job market of our parents. Workers from our generation can expect to be laid off an average of 1-3 times in his or her lifetime. Depending on the job, it can even be more. I personally have been laid off from two jobs, and I know how discouraging it can be. But I learned how to handle the lay-offs well, and I was quickly back in the workforce. I want to pass on my advice for anyone who is facing a … [Read more...]
Rising Fraud Trend: ATM Skimming
It used to be that physical possession of your ATM card and being the only one who knew the PIN meant your account was safe. This is no longer the case as there has been a surge in crooks using high tech devices to get credit/debit card and PIN data. Once this data is obtained, they cash out the accounts. Criminals are hiding an electronic device in the card slot on ATM machines and gas pumps. When you slide your card to make a purchase, the device records your card data. To get the PIN … [Read more...]
