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•Online Life

Ways to balance work and parenting young kids at home

by Guest Blogger on March 23, 2020 0 comments

We’re in unprecedented times here, so whatever you do to make your workday work and keep your child content, good on you! We've pulled together some great ideas and online resources to help make it easier on everyone.

It’s that time of year—sun outage season

by Guest Blogger on February 24, 2020 0 comments

For about two weeks each spring and fall, TV providers experience a technical (and celestial) phenomenon in which the sun causes solar interference" to satellite signals. Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do to prevent sun outages from occurring, but we'll tell you when they might happen.

•Online Life

Black History Month 2020: African Americans and the Vote

by Guest Blogger on February 13, 2020 0 comments

Knowing our past helps open the door for the future—one of the many reasons it’s important to celebrate Black History Month. Learn more about this year's theme and find out how can explore this year's theme on the History Channel and OWN.

•Online Life

FTC: True love doesn’t ask for money

by Guest Blogger on February 12, 2020 0 comments

It’s almost Valentine’s Day. Lots of us have profiles on online dating sites, apps or social media to find “the one.” But that interesting person who just messaged you could be a sweet-talking romance scammer trying to trick you into sending money.

•Security

FTC: Watch out for tax identity theft

by Guest Blogger on February 5, 2020 1 comment

‘Tis the season when the tidings come in envelopes stamped “Important Tax Return Document Enclosed.” Yes, it’s tax filing season, and the season’s Grinches are the tax identity thieves and government imposters who are hoping to steal your money. Find out what you need to watch out for and how to steer clear of these scams.

•Security

Data Privacy Day: Be aware of key threats

by Guest Blogger on January 28, 2020 0 comments

Data Privacy Day, led by the National Cyber Security Alliance, is an international effort to create annual awareness about the importance of safeguarding your personal data. They offer some great and easy tips to help you "Own Your Privacy."

•Security

Abbreviate 2020? Experts Say ‘No’

by Guest Blogger on January 23, 2020 1 comment

Social media and news outlets have been warning against using the abbreviated version of the year 2020 when signing financial and legal papers. The concern is that, by not using the full four-digit year in 2020, you could increase your chances for fraud. Get the real story from experts.

•Online Life

FTC shares Census 2020 facts

by Guest Blogger on January 16, 2020 0 comments

The Federal Trade Commission is partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to help you guard against potential census scams. Knowing how the 2020 Census process works, what information you will — and won’t — be asked for, and some red flags will help you spot and report scams.

•Online Life

FCC approves proposal to change Suicide Hotline to 3-digit number

by Guest Blogger on December 27, 2019 0 comments

The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) unanimously approved a proposal to change the National Suicide Prevention Hotline from a 10-digit 800 number (1-800-273-8255) to a three-digit number 9-8-8. The proposal could be implemented in 18 months. Learn more.

•Security

FTC: Tips for holiday gift card shopping

by Guest Blogger on December 19, 2019 0 comments

Gift cards are one quick way to get through your last-minute holiday shopping list. But before you give (and get) gift cards, here are a few things you need to know.

•News

TDS employee saves Vermont family’s Thanksgiving

by Guest Blogger on December 13, 2019 0 comments

More than 1.5 million hits, 20,000 likes, 1,500 comments and dozens of TV news stories airing coast-to-coast—Eric Lever, TDS field service technician in Ludlow, Vermont, is a bit of a media star. A post on Facebook about how Eric and the fire department where he volunteers saved Thanksgiving for a family has gone viral for good reason.

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