Amanda GarlandinFinancial StrategyMy Grandfather Got Scammed By a Life Insurance SalesmanThey preyed on his fear, loneliness, and lack of financial understanding. While life insurance can be a good financial tool, you have to…Sep 32Sep 32
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Amanda GarlandinThe MotherloadThe 1st Week With My New Boss Was Very DemandingHe’s aggressive towards his coworkers, forces me to work overtime, and constantly interrupts lunch breaks…in his defense, he’s 2.Aug 13, 20222Aug 13, 20222