When I meet someone for the first time and tell them that I teach emergency preparedness skills, their responses usually fall into two camps: They’re totally onboard already, and would I like to visit their retreat bunker in the woods to dine on some delectable vintage canned rations? They know they should do something to prepare for emergencies, but it’s …
Five Unusual Tips to Protect Your Credit Card from the Bad Guys
It’s my least favorite annual ritual. Every year—at LEAST once—I receive notice from my bank that my credit card number is showing “suspicious activity.” Usually, this notice comes in the form of me attempting to purchase something at a store, and the store (embarrassingly, especially for someone who is absolutely OCD about never carrying a balance) declining my card. And …