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Travel
There is no best day when you can buy cheap plane tickets
It’s a myth that the best day to buy a plane ticket is on Tuesday. How far in advance you buy is more important.
Scams
Yes, Medicare card replacement phone calls are a scam
If someone claiming to be from Medicare calls you about replacing your card and requests personal or banking information, you should hang up immediately.
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The Facebook lottery promotion is a scam
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