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A "Proof of Life" document or "Life Certificate" is a form used by foreign governments and institutions to qualify pensioners and other beneficiaries living abroad for financial benefits. These forms often include instructions that the document must be presented to a Notary, and sometimes ask the Notary to certify that the person named in the document is currently living.
Read MoreTruth time – many of us are too complacent about our passwords. We use the same password on multiple online accounts because it is easier to remember it. Because nothing bad has happened so far on any online account, we think we have secure passwords. Keep this in mind – a hacker can use minimal computer equipment to run repeated test sequences to figure out your password. Computer security researchers say this can be done within three hours.
Read MoreThe surety bond most states require Notaries to buy is designed to protect consumers, not the Notary. If someone files a claim against you, and a loss is paid out of your bond, your bond company will come after you to repay the amount of the loss and any legal costs. If you had a full loss on a $15,000 bond, for example, your total tab could run $20,000 or more.
Read MoreA recession or economic downturn is a business owner’s worst scenario. As it might affect not only your personal finances but also threaten your business’ survival. The impact of a recession on your business at times can be hard to predict.
Read MoreTo combat stress and burnout, employers are increasingly offering benefits like virtual mental health support, spontaneous days or even weeks off, meeting-free days, and flexible work scheduling. Despite these efforts and the increasing number of employees...
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