It is finally Thursday.
I hope everyone was safe and sound as Tropical Storm Elsa swept through our area, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and tornadoes with it. Hopefully all of your homes and property intact, too. Which brings me to my next point...
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Watch out for storm scams ⚠️
We shouldn’t have to have this conversation, but here we are. State officials and the Better Business Bureau are warning people to beware of scammers hoping to capitalize on Elsa. So if you have debris in your yard or damage to your home, be cautious of people who knock on your door offering to help for a fee.
➡️ Check out these tips to avoid getting duped.
Enjoy work too much? 😓
Do you routinely work long hours? Like more than 60 hours a week? Well, if you’ve ever been called a workaholic, don’t worry, you’re not alone. In fact, I’m right there with you. But does all that extra time spent laboring away actually make a difference in the grand scheme of things? Are we more productive that way?
➡️ The answer to that question might surprise you.
About that child tax credit 🍼
The first child tax credit is scheduled to go out one week from today. And you might be thinking, “Great, I could really use the extra money.” Which is totally fine. But if you don’t have an immediate need for that credit, then you may want to think twice about collecting the money in the first place. Why’s that?
➡️ So you don’t have to pay it back next year.
Consumer Headlines 🗞️
Here’s a roundup of consumer news I wanted you to know about. Suggestions for next week’s newsletter? Let me know.
Product reviews ⭐
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What’s the deal? 💰
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