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Data Doctors: Sniffing out evil QR codes 08/13/2021 04:48pm • Q: Is there a way to tell if a QR code is safe? A: QR (Quick Response) codes are actually two-dimensional barcodes that were initially developed for the automotive industry in 1994 to expand the capabilities of standard barcodes. Although they were designed to provide a lot more detail when sc Checklist for Handling the Death of a Spouse 08/13/2021 12:00am • When your spouse dies, their affairs need to be set in order. You might find yourself planning a funeral, paying bills and closing accounts. The list of things you need to do can seem endless, especially during a time when you are also grieving. These emotions can be especially strong if the death 8 Short Squeeze Stocks That Could Take Off in August 08/11/2021 12:00am • These stocks are primed for a short squeeze.Short selling has gotten a lot of attention in 2021. Groups of retail traders on Reddit and other social media platforms have successfully orchestrated targeted buying campaigns in some of the most heavily shorted stocks in the market, triggering short squ Q&A: How Financial Advisors Can Use Direct Indexing With Clients 08/11/2021 12:00am • Index funds are great starting points for many investors. They offer diversification, liquidity and low-cost options for quick and easy investing. But when investors -- especially wealthy investors -- turn to financial advisors for guidance, they often want something a bit more personalized than a c How Advisors Can Take the Fear Out of Long-Term Care Planning 08/10/2021 12:00am • Long-term care conversations often follow a challenging path. Many financial advisors hesitate to bring up the topic because it involves discussing clients' mortality, as well as potential physical and financial dependence. It is an emotional and often overwhelming subject. 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Click to enlarge. (Courtesy Federal Trade Commission) You look on your phone and see an urgent text that says: “We’ve noticed the How to Switch Brokers and Successfully Move Investments 08/06/2021 12:00am • The brokerage you use is crucial to your long-term investment success. So if you suspect that your existing provider is not serving you, switching brokers should be top of mind. Since there are many brokerage options, you want to make sure you have the one that suits your investment goals. If you're Where Do You Turn When You Want a Hospital Transfer? 08/04/2021 12:00am • A few years ago, Marcela Flachsland's family learned her then 77-year-old uncle had advanced pancreatic cancer. Her early impression of the New Jersey acute care hospital where he was a patient was one of confusion and conflicting information from the medical staff. The family felt their uncle's in Several injured after Pentagon officer killed near Metro bus platform 08/03/2021 10:30pm • A Pentagon police officer was attacked and killed on a Metro bus station platform, gunfire was exchanged and several people were injured in an outburst of violence near the Pentagon Tuesday morning, authorities said. Latest updates Multiple law enforcement officials have identified the s FEMA covers COVID-death funeral costs -- here's how to apply 08/03/2021 03:19pm • The COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Fund has money to help pay the funeral costs of people who died in the U.S. from the coronavirus. COVID-19 has claimed more than 600,000 lives in the U.S., and fewer than 250,000 people have applied for funeral assistance. Ed Michael Reggie, CEO of Funeralocity.com How to Become a Speech-Language Pathologist 07/29/2021 12:00am • Humans use their mouths and throats constantly, often unconsciously, to perform basic tasks like swallowing food or speaking aloud, so problems within this section of the body need to be addressed immediately and thoroughly. Speech-language pathologists assist in these situations, and demand for th Pros and Cons to Buying Robinhood (HOOD) Stock 07/28/2021 12:00am • Robinhood Markets Inc. (ticker: HOOD), the popular stock-trading app for retail investors, will debut its initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, July 29, planning to offer 55 million shares at $38 to $42 per share, implying a roughly $35 billion valuation. 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