Worried about Elon Musk and DOGE getting your Social Security number? Here’s how to protect yourself.

• Here's how Musk's access to Treasury system may impact Social Security, other government payments

  The new Department of Government Efficiency now has access to a federal system responsible for $6 trillion in annual payments.
  
  CNBC - 1d

• Social Security could owe you thousands of dollars. Here’s how to check.

  The Social Security Fairness Act increased benefits to millions more retirees, including some who never claimed them.
  
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  USAID security leaders removed after refusing Elon Musk's DOGE employees access to secure systems

  The U.S. Agency for International Development’s director of security and his deputy were placed on administrative leave Saturday after they tried to prevent employees from the Department of ...
  
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  Yes, You Can Get Insurance to Protect Yourself From Being ‘Canceled’

  An insurance company now offers a new type of policy for executives and celebrities who are concerned about “cancel culture.”
  
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• Here are easy ways protect yourself from a stock-market crash

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  Struggling to keep your New Year's resolutions? Here's how to keep yourself on track

  Why do millions make New Year's resolutions knowing the odds of them ever following through with them are minimal? Fitness expert Jasper Rook Williams has some advice.
  
  ABC News - Jan. 11
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  How to Protect Yourself from Norovirus, COVID-19, Flu and RSV

  If you want to avoid seasonal sickness or treat it, here are some tips.
  
  Inc. - Jan. 11
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  It's sick season. Here's how to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID, flu and RSV

  In the winter months, it seems few are safe from some kind of illness — flu, COVID-19, norovirus, colds
  
  ABC News - Jan. 11
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  How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Health—and How You Can Protect Yourself

  Exposure to smoke is dangerous regardless of your health status, so follow these steps to limit the risk.
  
  Wired - Jan. 10

• Elon Musk's DOGE says it's hiring. Here are the jobs it wants to fill.

  Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency says it's now hiring. Here's how to apply.
  
  CBS News - Jan. 8

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