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Rampant Crypto Fraud: A $5.6 Billion Wake-Up Call

September 16, 2024

The FBI's recent Cryptocurrency Fraud Report for 2023 has sent shockwaves through the crypto community, revealing a staggering $5.6 billion in losses due to fraudulent schemes – a 45% increase from the previous year. While only 10% of the complaints received by the Internet Crime Complaint Center (I

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The Crypto Scam Epidemic: How Older Americans Are Falling Victim to $5.6 Billion in Losses

September 16, 2024

The FBI's 2023 Cryptocurrency Fraud Report reveals a staggering $5.6 billion in reported losses to cryptocurrency scams, with older Americans bearing the brunt of the damage. The majority of these scams, a whopping 53% increase from 2022, are pig butchering scams, where fraudsters build fake relatio

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Crypto Scams: The $5.6 Billion Heist

September 16, 2024

The FBI has issued a stark warning: fraudsters have swindled Americans out of a staggering $5.6 billion in the last year alone, with investment fraud being the top culprit. But what's behind these mind-boggling losses, and how can you protect yourself from falling prey to these scammers? The FBI re

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Double Down on Dividends: Why Alphabet and Caterpillar are Smart Buys for Your Portfolio

September 16, 2024

When it comes to investing in dividend-paying stocks, many investors focus on the yield without considering the larger picture. Two stocks that buck this trend, and offer a compelling investment opportunity, are Alphabet (GOOG) and Caterpillar (CAT). Both companies have a long history of increasing

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Revolutionizing the Biotech Industry: Plano's Life Science Campus Takes Shape

September 16, 2024

Imagine a world where groundbreaking research and innovative treatments come together to revolutionize the biotech industry. That's exactly what's happening in Plano, Texas, where a multibillion-dollar life science innovation district is taking shape. Dubbed the Texas Research Quarter, this ambitiou

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FAFSA Frenzy: Navigating the Chaos of College Financial Aid

September 16, 2024

Education is a vital part of shaping the future, but affordability has become a significant concern for many families. As college costs skyrocket, financial aid has become a lifeline for those seeking higher education. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the gateway to all federa

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A Borrower's Plea: Supreme Court Rejects Biden's Student Debt Plan, for Now

September 16, 2024

The Supreme Court has put on hold the latest plan from the Biden administration to lower payments for millions of borrowers, pending the outcome of lawsuits making their way through lower courts. The plan aimed to provide a faster path to loan cancellation and reduce monthly income-based repayments

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Will the Sounds of Sirens Silence Students' Fears?

September 16, 2024

The debate over school resource officers (SROs) at Waukegan High School has students, parents, and community members feeling uneasy about the lack of a deal between the city and school district. For nearly two weeks, negotiations have been ongoing, but the two sides remain $40,000 apart. As classe

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King's Dream Takes Shape: SC Public High Schools to Receive Free Civics Curriculum

September 16, 2024

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has announced a new initiative to provide public high schools with a free civics curriculum inspired by the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The curriculum, based on Anderson University professor Dr. Matt Daniels' book Civil Rights: A Global P

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Managers Innovate to Fill Lowcountry Special Education Openings Amid Shortage

September 16, 2024

The nationwide teacher shortage has left hiring managers scrambling to fill teaching positions across the state. But the challenge is even greater when it comes to special education. Last year, the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, & Advancement reported that there were over 288 open speci