Perhaps you’ve heard of Progressive’s Snapshot® program, which lets you attach a device to your car that tracks your driving habits. Depending on what the device reports back, Progressive might offer you savings on your rates. After the program first came out, other insurance companies like State Farm dove in as well. Some even connect …
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Your social media life represents you more and more every day in employment, legal battles, and more. A company called Social Intelligence Corp. has just been given permission by the FTC to sell social media background checks. Employers can use the service to vet candidates applying for a job. The reports flag pictures and other …
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If you have unpaid bills and you use social media, beware! Debt collectors have recently been found using Facebook to harass debtors and their families and friends, in potential violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. This practice has already led to at least one lawsuit, and may be stopped by future legislation. In …
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