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Social Security Matters - Special Extra Earnings for Military Service

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Written by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor

Published: 26 July 2018 26 July 2018

Washington, DC - Dear Rusty: Both my cousin and I served in the military starting in 1964.  He completed his 4 years and got out; I served for 20 years. A few years ago we were visiting and he asked me if I was getting my Special Extra Earnings - approximately $300 - from Social Security?  He said it's because we served in the military when the pay was so low.  

Email Phishing Campaign referencing an invoice and payment due to the City of Yuma

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Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now

Published: 26 July 2018 26 July 2018

Yuma, Arizona - The Yuma Police Department and City of Yuma have received several e-mails from members of the public reporting a possible phishing scam.  They have received an e-mail referencing an invoice and payment due to the City of Yuma, for records they allegedly requested/received.  These e-mails have been received thus far in the areas of Phoenix and Indio, California, that we are aware of.  These e-mails were not sent by the City of Yuma.

“Diamonds and Pearls” – and revisions to the FTC’s Jewelry Guides

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Written by Lesley Fair - FTC Lesley Fair - FTC

Published: 26 July 2018 26 July 2018

Washington, DC -

This will be the day
That you will hear me say
Read the F-R-N
Without delay.

2018 Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations

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Written by State Department State Department

Published: 25 July 2018 25 July 2018

Palo Alto, California - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, Defense Secretary James Mattis, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, and Australian Defence Minister Marise Payne met at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California July 23-24, 2018. The Secretaries and Ministers noted a number of initiatives through which the people of the United States and Australia, close friends and partners for more than a century, will work together to build a secure, prosperous future. Over the next year, the United States and Australia intend to:

Phoenix Suns, Mercury, Harkins Theatres & Coca-Cola to Host Eighth Annual “Back-To-School Backpack Drive”

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Written by YNN YNN

Published: 25 July 2018 25 July 2018

Phoenix, Arizona - The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, in partnership with Harkins Theatres and Coca-Cola, will host their eighth annual “Back-to-School Backpack Drive” on Saturday, July 28 at two Valley Harkins Theatres locations. Fans will receive two FREE Harkins Theatres Ultimate VIP movie passes in exchange for a backpack donation filled with school supplies, including crayons, spiral notebooks, pencils, glue sticks and the like.

Family Activities at the Wellton Library

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Written by YNN YNN

Published: 25 July 2018 25 July 2018

Wellton, Arizona - Children of all ages are invited to the Wellton Library for movies, crafts, and fun! There is no charge to attend any program.