For many reasons, more and more people are opting to retire at an early age. The growing trend for the retirement is based on the fact that people are enticed to retire early than continue working and wait until they reach their retirement age of 65. In fact, most of the surveys conducted in the United States asserted that 60%…
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A Layman S Guide To Home Security
The world today has a plethora of advanced technological means of protecting their valuables be it jewelry, an expensive electronic gadget, piece of art, or antique that you have paid a fortune to make yours! However, with all good things, there is something bad and security systems are no exceptions! This means technology too can fail! Looking at the brighter…
Is Your Credit Card Secure
Credit card security is a big issue in the world today. We hear of a number of frauds taking place involving huge sums of money being swiped away by technology thieves and it is virtually impossible to apprehend the miscreants. Online safety is a huge issue today. Apart from shopping physically at various establishments and stores, you can also enjoy…
Web Hosting For E Commerce Sites
If you’re going to pursue an e-commerce site, hosting is going to be an issue. Here’s a primer on web hosting for your site. E-commerce web hosting is the technology of storing, servicing and maintaining files for one or more web sites selling products or services online. Web site owners who pay for a web host (generally on a monthly…
Social Security Benefits Will Not Pay All The Bills
There are few times in life worth looking forward to that are better than retirement, unless it is retiring knowing you will have financial security for you and your family. Most people will spend years working, knowing retirement is going to sneak up on them, and unfortunately, few will begin planning soon enough. When talking to financial planners they will…
Home Security System Basics
Government statistics reveal that 60% of burglaries on homes fitted with burglar alarms are unsuccessful, which proves that they can act as a useful deterrent in most cases. Burglars tend to search for less challenging targets than houses equipped with an alarm. Choosing the right home security system can be overwhelming task, especially if you not acquainted with the basics.…
Should You Join Aarp
The AARP used to be the American Association of Retired Persons. The AARP is known for representing and speaking on behalf of aging populations based in the United States. It is involved in all kinds of activities such as: negotiating reduced rates for prescriptions, housing, tourist attractions, automobile rentalsm motels and hotels. It is at present involved politically with the…
How Safe Is Your Child S School
As a parent, have you ever thought about whether your child’s school was designed and built with security in mind? To raise awareness of school safety and security issues, the National Crime Prevention Council – best known for its icon McGruff the Crime Dog – developed the “Be Safe and Sound” initiative. The initiative offers tools and tips on how…
Sending Passwords By Email
It amazes me how many sites allow you to register, and then send you an e-mail to your registered address containing your password in plain-text. There is never a warning stating that the site will email the password you use, for all to see. Sending passwords by e-mail works when you forget a password. The site changes it and e-mails…
Are You Ready For A Wi Fi Network In Your Home
One of the fastest growing segments of Internet connectivity today is Wireless Internet. Wi-Fi, or Wireless Fidelity, is Internet connectivity over dual band networks that are classified by a set of standards most commonly referred to as 802.11, 802.11a, and 802.11b. Although there are several other standards, these three are the most common at this time. Access over these types…