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Martin Backhausen | Week 42: Avoid Fake Travel Scams

Week 42: Avoid Fake Travel Scams

Posted on March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Travel is exciting. Scammers fake deals. They want your money. You can stay safe. Let’s learn how. Real deals come from trusted sites like Expedia. Check the website address. Fake sites look real. Scammers steal your info. Don’t book through random emails. Go to the real website. Use a credit card. It’s safer. Be…

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Martin Backhausen | Week 41: Save on Insurance

Week 41: Save on Insurance

Posted on February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Insurance protects you. It can cost less. You can save money. It keeps you safe from scams. Let’s start. Check your policies. Car, health, home. Compare prices online. Use sites like Progressive or Geico. Ask for discounts. Maybe you drive less. That saves money. Bundle car and home insurance. It’s cheaper. Be careful with…

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Martin Backhausen | Week 40: Avoid Fake Tax Scams

Week 40: Avoid Fake Tax Scams

Posted on February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Taxes are tricky. Scammers fake IRS calls. They want your money. You can stay safe. Let’s learn how. The real IRS sends letters. They don’t call or text. If someone demands money, it’s a scam. That’s a crime. Don’t share your Social Security number. Hang up on fake calls. Check IRS.gov for real contacts….

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Martin Backhausen | Week 39: Build a Financial Cushion

Week 39: Build a Financial Cushion

Posted on February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! A financial cushion is extra money. It covers big surprises. It’s bigger than an emergency fund. It keeps you safe from scams. Let’s start. Aim for $2,000 over time. Save $15 a week. Open a savings account. Skip one meal out to find the money. Set up an automatic transfer. This makes saving easy….

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Martin Backhausen | Week 38: Avoid Fake Subscription Scams

Week 38: Avoid Fake Subscription Scams

Posted on February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Subscriptions are handy. Scammers fake them. They want your money. You can stay safe. Let’s learn how. Real subscriptions come from trusted companies. Check your statements. Look for odd charges. Scammers add fake ones. Don’t click links in emails about subscriptions. Go to the real website. Cancel if you didn’t sign up. Be careful…

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