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February 12, 2020
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The Latest Updates in the Equifax Data Breach

Find Out What Happened To Equifax

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Are you up to date on what happened to Equifax in their enormous data breach? Not only did the cybersecurity incident reach the court's final approval to proceed in a settlement, but also, there are new indictment charges against the suspected hackers. Who did the Equifax data breach affect? On September 7, 2017, Equifax disclosed that the incident potentially impacted 143 million U.S. consumers. After an additional forensic investigation, they discovered that 2.5 million more consumers were potential victims of the breach. The total reach of the hack affected 145.5 million people. What information do prosecutors suspect hackers of accessing?...
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February 10, 2020
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A Debt Settlement Agreement Could Have Tax Consequences

A Debt Settlement Agreement Could Have Tax Consequences

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More than 189 million Americans have credit cards, and it seems that accumulating debt is a part of life. What if you were in a financial bind, and you wanted to write it off? Could a debt settlement agreement be a solution? The answers are conflicting. Some say a debt settlement agreement can resolve your debt for pennies on the dollar. Others inform about the consequences. Below are some facts that you should consider before making a payoff. Is it bad to take a settlement on debt? Debt settlement is a practice that allows you to pay a lump sum...
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February 7, 2020
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How the Valentine's Day Industry Became so Luxurious

The History Of Valentine’s Day Commodities

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You can't explain the complex Valentine's Day industry without statistics. First, an exchange of 180 million Valentine's Day cards happens every year. Second, growers produce approximately 224 million roses for the holiday. But, do the traditional items of cards, flowers, and candy count as love? And when did the Valentine's Day industry become so luxurious? In this article, we aim to take a closer look. Continue reading for more V-Day facts and figures. United States Valentine's Day sales 2020 Valentine’s Day sales in the United States will reach over 27 billion dollars this year. For the shopping industry, the spending...
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