Photo by Hadrian / Shutterstock.com Buying things from Amazon couldn’t be easier, but what about returning them? The good news is that Amazon has fairly liberal return policies. In most cases, you have 30 days to return items purchased directly from Amazon, and the retailer describes its return shipping process …
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Claire L. graduated valedictorian of Queens University of Charlotte, a small private institution, in May of 2019 with two bachelor’s degrees, three completed internships and plans to “save the world.” She studied international studies and sociology to better understand how to help groups of people abroad, but she didn’t fully …
Read More »4 M’sian Bosses From Different Industries Explain Exactly Why We Can’t Have Permanent WFH Yet
In light of the pandemic, some companies have really taken notice of the advantages of WFH for both employers and employees. In Malaysia, fund management company Permodalan Malaysia Berhad (PNB) in Malaysia already announced back in May that it will be implementing WFH permanently. However, it’s safe to assume that …
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The way that 2020 has been going makes it feel like it should be about over by now. However, it’s only Memorial Day (if you can believe that) and VB Deals has some of the best savings on apps and software to pull you out of your self-isolation funk. From …
Read More »What to Do If You Can’t Pay Rent
The rent is due on the first, and there’s no way you can pay it. It doesn’t look like you can pay it for a while, either, unless you start skipping out on food. You’re at a point where some tough decisions are going to be made. What do you …
Read More »Can’t Make Your Mortgage Payment? Here’s How to Request Relief
Photo by fizkes / Shutterstock.com The coronavirus pandemic and the millions of jobs lost due to it are whipsawing American households. Once you’ve put food on the table, the next most pressing question is, “How do I hang onto my home?” If you’re in a tight spot right now, you …
Read More »You Can’t Do It All: The Problem of Balancing Time
I have a full-time — job. I have three children at home. I have a wife and a marriage to keep healthy. I’m a homeowner. I have lots of family and friends who need some of my social time. I have a number of community commitments as well. I have …
Read More »Avoiding Coronavirus May Be a Luxury Some Workers Can’t Afford
Get an informed guide to the global outbreak with our daily Coronavirus newsletter. Stay home from work if you get sick. See a doctor. Use a separate bathroom from the people you live with. Prepare for schools to close, and to work from home. These are measures the Centers for …
Read More »6 Types of People Who Can’t Count on Social Security
Photo by BaLL LunLa / Shutterstock.com People who didn’t pay into the Social Security system, or didn’t pay enough into it, as well as people in certain other situations may be ineligible for retirement benefits. Following are several specific types of folks who should not count on receiving benefits. 1. …
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