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Home » Security
Oct30 2

Don’t travel like a pimp

Posted by Staff in Money, Security, Tip of the Week

Being a pimp is cool and all, but traveling like one is not suggested.

When traveling make sure to keep small change in your pocket so that when you go to buy something, you are not pulling out a wad of cash….and receiving unwanted attention.

For-shizzle my-nizzle…..

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Oct20 0

Silly tip….

Posted by Staff in Security, sightseeing, Tip of the Week

Ran across this travel tip on the internet and thought it was way too funny not to post….here it is:

“Don’t pet Bison”

Ha!  Sad that we have people in our society that would benefit from a tip like this!

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Sep11 0

Check yourself…….

Posted by Staff in Security, Tip of the Week

 

 

 

A continuation of yesterdays tip of the day regarding ATMs……place the money you want to access abroad in your checking account.

Many ATMs abroad do not give you a choice between savings and checkings…..they choose for you…..and they always choose checking.

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Sep10 0

Four is the magic number

Posted by Staff in Security, Tip of the Week

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Before you leave on a trip abroad, make sure your pin number is only 4 digits, as most ATMs in other countries do not accepts longer pins.

Also remember that ATM is an American phrase and not understood in the rest of the world!

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