Local businesses, nonprofits partner to help homeless get back on track
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
      The concept of community— people lending their neighbor a hand—hasn’t gone the way of barn dances and prairie life but is quietly flourishing in bustling Camarillo. Alan Hurd knew it was time to act when he had to turn down an applicant for part-time work at the Hampton Inn. The man, laid off...
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Protect yourself against identity theft
By Dave Claus dave@wagnerfinancial.com
      Q: I keep reading about identity theft as a risk to my finances. How can I protect myself? A: Sophisticated thieves have turned identity theft—someone uses personal information, such as your Social Security number, name or credit card information, without your permission to commit fraud or o...
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