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Telling Difficult Stories One Video at a Time

As a service member advocating for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) victims and military sexual trauma (MST) survivors, Tara Neitzel’s compassion for others shines through. For years, she has helped fellow service members express complex emotions and process sensitive experiences through creative multimedia. While initially focused on producing personal videos for service members, an unexpected diagnosis inspired her to embrace a new community of brave individuals.

Traveling offers us all the opportunity to unplug from daily routines, and according to an annual summer travel survey, roughly half the country intends to shell out on airfare and hotel accommodations this season. If you’re making plans, it’s important to protect your finances to ensure a stress-free and enjoyable travel experience. Here are our suggestions.

As digital payment scams become more prevalent, they are also more sophisticated, making them harder to detect. Scammers employ what is known as “social engineering” to manipulate people into revealing sensitive information. It’s all about the psychology of persuasion. These scammers take advantage of human nature, aiming to lower your defenses so you’ll act on impulse rather than reason.

As summer hits its stride, the idea of financially preparing for the holidays might feel like overkill. Consider this: money is the most cited source of stress during the holidays, with 58% of US adults worrying about overspending or not having enough money.