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Dangerous Hurricane Matthew

Hurricane Matthew

We want to give our condolences to anyone who have lost loved ones due to Hurricane Matthew.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you

UPDATE: 

  • Over 800 Haitians have reportedly perished due to Hurricane Matthew
  • The death toll in the US is now at four

(10/07/2016 9:32 p.m.)


UPDATE:  

  • Hurricane Matthew is now a category two
  • Three people are reported to have been killed due to Hurricane Matthew in Florida
  • State of emergency declared in North Carolina
  • Over a million people without power in Florida

(10/07/2016 5:00 p.m.)
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Reflection: Avoid Misusing Credit

misusing credit

Recently, a Virgo Philosophy staff member recounted a disturbing story. A neighbor was experiencing the displeasure of foreclosure on their home. The house was an heirloom and generations lived in it since the late ’60s. Incidentally, the primary homeowner fell ill so the title deed came to be in a family member’s name. This member didn’t live in the house but had a love for the “finer things” in life, i.e. fast cars and luxurious homes. So, they took a loan with the house as collateral. They lagged on their payments to the bank and now the bank is trying to sell the home. It is not hard to imagine the anguish and accompanying despair of this family. We need to make due diligence to avoid such scenarios.
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Ways to Boost Your Credit Score

credit scoreEveryone talks about credit scores and most people have a general idea of what it is, but many do not really understand how a credit score is calculated and what it is used for in the world of business and finance.

Your credit score is a number that reflects your creditworthiness and your ability to handle your finances, and it is what lenders and other business use to determine whether or not to do business with you. A credit score is an overview of your financial history and other factors that are broken down into a number.
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Don’t Leave Your Pets And Children In Hot Cars

hot carsDid you know a car can be deadly even when parked? It can.

Cars are mostly made of metal. When the temperature rise outside, it will also rise higher in a parked car. If you decide to sit in a parked car on a hot day, which we don’t recommend, it won’t take long for you to start sweating. If the windows are closed, the temperature will rise even quicker.  After a period of time, if you don’t turn on the air condition,  you would be at risk for heat stroke or hyperthermia. Lowering the windows may help, but may not be enough if the temperatures are high.
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