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The hacking term “phishing” has become so common that it is rare today to come across a person who has never heard of it.  That said, often there is still a lot of confusion about what it really is and just how easy it is to fall victim. In fact, while more people might be familiar with the term, the amount of people actually falling victim to phishing attacks has increased.  According to a study of over 8 million people conducted by Verizon, the number of people who fell for these attacks in 2014 was 11%, increasing to 12% in 2015.  While 12% may not sound like a large number, it is important to keep in mind that a major breach into an organization only requires one person to take the bait. So, it is easy to understand why we hear about companies falling victim to cyberattacks on a near weekly basis. 

Student loans.  It’s crazy how so much emotion can be attached to those two little words.  I almost twitch when I think about the missed vacations, outings with friends, and years I just couldn’t afford a place of my own.  Thanks for letting me crash at your house mom and dad!

Social media is all abuzz with the return of the pumpkin spice latte. Love it, hate it, or think it’s “basic,” the PSL is a fall staple for many Starbucks fans. It has its own acronym for goodness sakes!

Teachers are pretty incredible people!  They are educators, influencers, encouragers, cultivators, destiny shapers.  On our good days, they celebrate with us. On our bad days, let’s be honest – sometimes they just have to put up with us.

Everything about college is expensive. In the end, the sacrifices will be worth it, but that’s no comfort to a poor college student staring at a few hundred dollars worth of textbooks every semester. On average, college students spend $1,200 a year on textbooks alone! Luckily, there are a few places you can go to save a few dollars.