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Can they do that?

Feb 18, 2014 | Life Skills, Money, News

Did you know that you have invited your credit card company to drop by your workplace? or to swing by the house for a visit? Are you one of the many people who use caller ID to decide when to answer the phone? Did you know you gave your permission to be...

Local Scam Alert

Feb 3, 2014 | News

Beaverton Police Department SCAM ALERT The Beaverton Police Department wants to make you all aware that there is an individual/individuals making phone calls requesting payment to clear up an arrest warrant. One of the individuals is identifying himself as a Sergeant...

Micro-apartments of less than 200 square feet coming to Portland

Nov 7, 2013 | Facebook, Housing, Life Skills, News

From Lifeability’s Facebook page: These can be a good option for some renters. According to Multifamily NW, a rental industry association, rents in the Portland area have climbed 6-7 percent a year since 2010. This year, they reached $827 a month for studio...

Low-Income Housing Scam

Oct 22, 2013 | News

Looks good, right? It’s not legit! A new scam has been reported in the Portland area. www.findaffordablehousing.org has told people they may qualify for up to $1000 in flexible funds (see picture), and they have been provided with contact information for the...

Do employers really use background checks?

Oct 1, 2013 | Employment, Job Search, News

According to a 2012 survey – 69% of employers report using a background screening. That makes this article an important read for every job seeker. Special Report: Check on Background Checks | 2013-09-23 | Workforce.com.

Clearing Up Some Misconceptions on Social Media and Privacy | The Practical Employer

Sep 11, 2013 | Job Search, News, On the Job

While there are always exceptions – it is nice to have more evidence that employers are not uniformly demanding personal social media access. Clearing Up Some Misconceptions on Social Media and Privacy | The Practical Employer.