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Better Beware – Tracking Local Scams

The Better Business Bureau’s “Scamtracker” has all kinds of info, easily searchable and sortable. Here are three local suckers who lost money within the last year.

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How to Appropriately Use Your Stimulus Checks

In March President Trump signed a $2.2 million relief bill allowing people to receive $1,200 in a stimulus bill. Unfortunately, let’s say some individuals are buying things other than food. Braydyn found six tips on how to spend your stimulus check right.  On March 27, President Donald Trump passed a $2.2 trillion dollar relief bill to take aim at the …

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Community Kitchen, Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, HH Food Bank Among Grant Recipients

The City of Bloomington plans to distribute $800,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds, this year.  The Community Kitchen, Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, and Hoosier Hills Food Bank are to receive $25,000 dollars each, for emergency needs; Monroe County United Ministries and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington are in line to receive non-emergency funds.  The city annually receives Community Development Block Grant …

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Better Beware – Year End Bewares

There are several scams going right now you need to beware of, including one which has been hitting repeatedly here in our local area. Better Beware is Produced by Richard Fish, at Community Radio WFHB in Bloomington, Indiana. Executive Producer is Wes Martin.

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Better Beware – Gifts You Don’t Want

When you get something you didn’t ask for, you probably don’t want it. Things you don’t pay for can cost you a LOT of money! Better Beware is Produced by Richard Fish, at Community Radio WFHB in Bloomington, Indiana. Executive Producer is Wes Martin.

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Better Beware – Local Victims

Two people, right here in Bloomington, got swindled out of thousands of dollars last week. Here are the details, and a plea for your help! Better Beware is Produced by Richard Fish, at Community Radio WFHB in Bloomington, Indiana. Executive Producer is Wes Martin.

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What You’re Worth

Some “storm chasers” got caught; the Nigerian Prince Scam is doing better than ever; and here’s a look at what your stolen information is worth to fraudsters on the Dark Web.

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The Ins and Outs of Money – Congrats!

Earning your degree is a milestone in life, but it’s just the beginning of a whole new set of concerns, especially when it comes to money. The Ins and Outs of Money is produced by Ryan Stacy and Associate Producer Kristina Wiltsee. It’s part of the It’s Your Money Project at Monroe County Public Library.

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Senate Bill 340 passes, changing Indiana’s energy saving program

The Indiana State Senate voted 37 to 1 to pass Senate Bill 340 earlier this month, a bill that would ultimately change Indiana’s statewide energy saving program. Jodi Perras, Indiana Representative for the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign, further explains what effect the bill will have. “As it’s written now, big business can withdraw from the energy efficiency programs,” Perras …

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