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College Car Safety: The Glove Box Card Every Student Should Have

A simple, printable glove box card and phone backup guide to help college students handle car breakdowns, accidents, or towing with calm and confidence.

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The “Art Project” Scam: Flattery with a Price

Learn how the rising “art project” scam uses flattery and fake payments to steal money and personal information, and how to protect yourself.

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FBI Warning: Mysterious Packages with QR Codes Are the Latest Scam

Received a strange package with a QR code? It could be a scam. Learn how criminals use unsolicited deliveries to steal your data—and how to stay safe.

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Drip Fraud: The Quiet Scam Silently Ripping You Off

You may never see it coming. But your bank balance might tell a different story.

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College Safety: The Unglamorous Essentials

College is coming. Are you prepared?

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Change Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Batteries: The 5-Minute Fix That Saves Lives

Don’t let a dead battery put your family at risk. Learn when to replace smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries, which ones to trust, and how this simple habit could save lives.

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Safe & Ready - July 2025

This month, we’re focusing on practical summer readiness—how to protect your plans, devices, documents, and peace of mind before storms hit or travel takes you off your routine. Just a few simple steps now can make a big difference later—for you and the people you care for.

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What Is a Go Folder? How to Create One Before You Need It

Learn what a Go Folder is and why every household should have one ready. This simple emergency grab-and-go binder holds your essential documents for fast, calm action in a crisis.

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Travel Scams: How to Spot Them Before They Ruin Your Trip

Travel scams are more common than ever—especially during summer and holiday seasons. Learn how to spot fake vacation rentals, phony trip deals, and other common travel scams before they cost you time, money, or peace of mind.

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How to Prepare Your Devices for Summer Travel

Simple, smart steps to keep your phone—and your data—safe on the road.

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Storm-Ready: What to Do Before the Power Goes Out

A calm checklist to help you prepare in under an hour.

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Should You Use Insurance for Roadside Assistance? What You Need to Know Before You Call

Using your auto insurance for roadside assistance might quietly count as a claim—raising your rates later. Discover safer, smarter options like AAA, cell phone perks, credit card benefits, and local services.

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30 Days Ready: How to Build a Real-Life Emergency Pantry Without Panic or Prepping Out

A well-stocked emergency pantry creates calm in life’s literal and figurative storms. It lets you care for your people with quiet confidence—so you’re not the one racing to the store when things go sideways.

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Emergency Pantries: Selfish Stockpiling or Stewardship?

When you build a pantry, you’re not building a bunker. You’re building a buffer—a margin of grace for the people you love.

Digital Security

16 Billion Passwords Leaked: What You Need to Know and Do Next

You don’t need a cybersecurity degree to feel the weight of this: Sixteen billion usernames and passwords—many from platforms we all use daily—have just been discovered circulating among cybercriminals. Apple. Google. Facebook. Even government portals. Here's what you can do.

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Fake Invoice Scams: How to Spot Them Before You Pay the Price

Welcome to the fake invoice scam. Let’s unpack how this scam works, who’s being targeted, and how you can protect yourself and others—before a false bill turns into real regret.

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Goal Zero: Portable Power You Can Trust—Starting with the Venture Series

Let’s take a clear, honest look at what Goal Zero does well, how the Venture line stands out, and whether it’s the right next step for your own preparedness.

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Tax Rebate Scams: That “Unexpected Refund” Is a Red Flag, Not Free Money

In this post, we’ll break down how the tax rebate scam works, why it’s convincing, and what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones.

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Jury Duty Scams: What You Need to Know Before You Panic

This kind of con—known as a jury duty scam—has been making the rounds across the country. It’s one of the more convincing phone scams out there, because it plays on something most of us care about deeply: doing the right thing.

Digital Security

Free Download: Facebook Privacy Settings Checklist

If you're not 100% sure who can see your Facebook posts, find your phone number, or tag you in a photo… you're not alone. Here's help!

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Work from Home? Not So Fast. How to Spot a Job Scam Before It Hurts You

We’re living in a time when more people than ever are looking for flexible work, remote jobs, and extra income. And scammers know it.

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Facebook Romance Scams: How to Protect Your Loved Ones from Heartbreak and Financial Loss

Romance scams are sophisticated fraud schemes where criminals create fake online personas to build emotional relationships with victims. These scammers specifically target people seeking companionship, often through social media platforms like Facebook.

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12 Simple Rules to Outsmart Almost Every Scam (And Why They Actually Work)

Protect yourself from online scams, phone fraud, and identity theft with these proven prevention strategies.

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Graduation Gifts to Help Students Stay Prepared and Safe

Here’s a list of physical, practical gifts that help new adults stay safe, be ready, and live wisely—on the road, at school, or wherever life leads next.

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What to Pack in a Glovebox Emergency Kit

Simple supplies. Big peace of mind.