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National Centenarian’s Day Exclusive: 100+ CT Native Shares Secrets To Long Life
National Centenarian’s Day, celebrated each year on September 22, shines a spotlight on those who have reached 100 years of age and beyond. The day is about more than age — it’s about honoring achievements, resilience, and the wisdom of those who have lived through a century of change. Across the Northeast, centenarians are sharing their stories and reminding younger generations of what it takes not just to live long, but to live well. A Librarian’s Motto At 104 Caroline Emplit, 104, worked as a librarian at Amosland Elementary in Pennsylvania’s Ridley School District until she was 96. Her …
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Don't Fall For Automatic Withdrawal Scams: Here's What To Know
The latest trick to drain your checking account doesn’t require your debit card. Just your bank and routing numbers. Fraudsters posing as prize promoters or special-offer reps convince victims to “verify” account details, then use that information to pull money out—often again and again. Here’s what to know to spot these schemes and protect your money. What They Are These scams hinge on a criminal getting your bank account and routing numbers, often from a check image, a cold call, a mailed postcard, or a too-good-to-be-true email. The criminal then initiates unauthorized autom…
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Bad Google Results Could Cost You Hundreds, Study Finds: Here's How
Trusting Google's top results could cost you hundreds of dollars if you're looking for a new credit card, according to a new study. WalletHub released a study analyzing Google search result trends on Monday, Sept. 8. The personal finance website said that following the first-page recommendations for "best 0 APR credit cards" can cost consumers up to $616 compared to the best deal available. The study looked at the top credit card recommended by each site on Google's first page and weighed the cards against the actual best 0% APR card on the market. "Google results have gone so fa…
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Study Reveals CT's Place In National Hair Care Spending Rankings
The rising cost of a haircut is hitting wallets harder in some Northeast states than others, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Hair Care on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The personal finance website compared the average price of men's barbershop visits and women's salon services in all 50 states to median household incomes. The study found Pennsylvanians spend about 1.42% of their income on hair care, ranking 11th nationwide. New York followed close behind at 17th (1.34%), while Massachusetts placed 20th (1.31%). …
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Secretary Stole $40K From CT High School For Amazon Shopping Sprees: Cops
Police are accusing a secretary at a Connecticut high school of using the administration's Amazon account to spend more than $40,000 over five years on gifts for herself and other employees at the Tolland County school, authorities said. Christine Vardanian, age 56, of Marlborough in Hartford County, is charged with first-degree larceny, Connecticut State Police said on Wednesday, Oct. 23. She was later released after posting a $5,000 bail, authorities said. Vardanian worked as a secretary at RHAM High School and had access to the district's Amazon account. School officials beca…
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