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Buying a new home is a huge milestone – and it’s also a matter of public record, meaning you’re likely in for some junk mail. It’s common to receive an influx of junk mail after closing on a new home. Because some information about your home purchase is public record, scammers can send you official-looking

“Ghost tapping” sounds like it might be related to Halloween fun, but unfortunately, it’s scary for a different reason: It’s a new type of scam to beware of. Luckily, there are a few steps you can take to avoid this spooky scam. Ghost tapping is a type of scam that takes advantage of tap-to-pay credit

By Mark Alford What’s Going On in Washington— We are now more than three weeks into the Schumer Shutdown. Senate Democrats have voted a dozen times to keep the government closed. They’ve chosen politics over people, partisanship over progress, and chaos over common sense. More than 500,000 civilian federal employees will miss a full paycheck

By Mark Alford What’s Going On in Washington— We’re now on Day 17 of the Schumer Shutdown — seventeen days of federal workers missing paychecks, families feeling the pressure, and Washington Democrats refusing to do their most basic job: keep the government open. Senate Democrats have now voted eleven times to block funding bills that

Scams and fraud often begin online – which makes good cyber hygiene more important than ever. If you don’t take any personal cybersecurity measures, scammers have a better chance of accessing your personal or financial information. Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) is sharing some tips to help you brush up on your online safety during Cybersecurity

It can take some planning to winter-proof your life and decide what contractors you might need to hire for help. However, a few preventative measures during the fall months can help you avoid waking up to a broken furnace, frozen pipes or a deflated tire. If you do find yourself in a winter weather emergency,

Football season is here, and construction season is well underway. The Missouri Department of Transportation is working to improve and add a third lane in each direction to Interstate 70. MoDOT is urging motorists and sports fans traveling via I-70 to get their game plan ready when traveling on game days. While MoDOT and its

The letter comes unexpectedly and features an enticing opportunity for the recipient: A long-lost relative has passed away and left an inheritance that could be yours. Beware of quick riches, though, as that letter is a trap. Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) has received numerous reports to BBB Scam Tracker in recent weeks from consumers all

By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Now that kids are back in school, families are settling into their new routines after a long summer break. It can certainly be a busy time for everyone. But this transition can also be a great opportunity to help our kids — and our households — build

The Missouri State Medical Association (MSMA) announces Your Care is at Our Core, a statewide patient advocacy and education campaign to restore and protect the physician-patient relationship, which is the foundation of health care in Missouri. The campaign is in partnership with the American Medical Association (AMA) and more than half the states in the