Here’s What to Do When the Power Goes Out in Your Home

 

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"How ready are you for the next power outage? With causes ranging from thunderstorms to natural disasters to electrical grid issues, power outages are common around the country, and they go on far longer than you might think. If it happens to you, and it will eventually, you need to know what to do when the electricity goes out." Comment from Readers Digest

Those of us living in hurricane territory are mostly aware of power outages, however, everyone should know what to do.

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How to tell if your phone is hacked

 

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"Could cybercriminals be infiltrating your bank account or stealing your identity right now? Here’s how to find out if your phone is under attack."  Comment from Readers Digest

I've often wondered about how to check my phone.  Now I know.  Check out the article if you want to know too.

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Grocery Store Items with the Highest Markups

 

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"If you’re trying to figure out how to save money on groceries, you need to shop smart. Start by avoiding shrinkflation—when product sizes decrease, but their prices don’t—a sneaky tactic brands hope you don’t notice. You can avoid shrinkflation with the help of websites like Mouse Print, that advocate for consumers. Get familiar with grocery store secrets and supermarket tricks to conserve cash. And finally, save up to half off your total bill by simply avoiding the steep markup on certain items, including the ones listed below."  Comment from Readers Digest

I need to pay more attention to this article because I am doing everything wrong.  Not a good frugalista thing to do!

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