Spot Holiday Job Scams
By Jim Kreidler – Consumer Education Specialist/FTC Lots of folks look for jobs during the holiday season to make some extra cash or pay bills. But scammers follow seasonal employment trends, too, advertising jobs the same way honest employers do. They’re looking for
What To Do If You Can’t Make Car Payments
By Colleen Tressler – FTC, Division of Consumer and Business Education Trouble making car payments? Worried about repossession? Unexpected life events, like a job loss or drop in income, may affect your ability to pay your bills, including car payments. If you’re worried
Smith County Recognizes Employees
Smith County employee recognition spans across several departments and tenure from 30 years to 5 years. 30 YEARS Gayle Hayward nabbed the first accolade when the Commissioners Court this week honored Hayward for 30 years of service to the Smith County Juvenile Services
Keeping Things Frugal Definitely Pays Off
By Mary Hunt As the cost of basic consumer goods continues to be much higher than a year ago, frugality is fast becoming its own art form. I hope the following encouraging tips from your fellow readers on how to be a frugal
Gift Cards Are Not Gifts
By Mary Hunt What to give for Christmas when you don’t have time to shop, don’t want to put much thought into it and just need to check someone off your list? A gift card, of course. At this point, I will resist
Thank You For Your Thank You
By Robert Goldman Whether you’re reading this before or after Thanksgiving, thank you. (If you’re reading this on Thanksgiving, please pass a drumstick.) The importance of saying thank you in business cannot be overstated. Unfortunately, when you make as many mistakes as thee
Tips For Finding A Holiday Side Hustle
A seasonal job is a great way to supplement your income, particularly in today’s economic environment. It’s important to remember, however, that if your personal information gets in the wrong hands, a scam-artist can do considerable damage, so be careful when sharing. By
Smith County: Employee Recognitions
Jennifer Barfield – 20 Years of Service Jennifer Barfield was honored Tuesday, October 31, in Commissioners Court for her 20 years of service at the Smith County District Attorney’s Office. “She is our office manager; she makes our office work,” District Attorney Jacob
Mayor To Receive Distinguished Citizen Award From Boy Scouts
Longview Mayor Andy Mack will be recognized with the Distinguished Citizen Award from the East Texas Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America during a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29. The Distinguished Citizen Good Turn Award Luncheon will be
4 Tips To Help With Increasing Car Insurance Rates
There is little we can do control the rising costs of vehicle repairs or medical costs. But there may be some actions you can take which could help you lower your insurance premiums. By Mechele Agbayani Mills Do you get a pit in
Like Us On Facebook
