Spotlight September 2019

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Recycle Your Old Phone, Laptop, TV and Batteries — Everything You Need to Know
Don't throw away electronics, recyle them using these tips from CNET.

10 Ways to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Their Finances
These tips from Kiplinger.com will help you start the conversation.

Hijacked Reviews on Amazon Can Trick Shoppers
This article from Consumer Reports describes a problem with reviews on the site.

Back to School: Online Safety
Check out these tips from the FTC on how to talk to your kids about online safety.

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