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Laurie Budgar

Laurie Budgar

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Laurie Budgar is an award-winning journalist specializing in lifestyle, health, travel and business, and contributes regularly to RD.com as well as other national magazines and websites. Her superpower is making complex information not just easy to understand, but lively and engaging as well. Budgar is also a certified speech-language pathologist (MS, CCC/SLP) who spent over a decade helping people with brain trauma, stroke, MS, Alzheimer's and other neurological conditions regain language, speech, swallowing and cognitive skills.

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iPhone Security: Does an iPhone Need Antivirus Software?

Apps promise to protect your phone from viruses and malware, but with built-in iPhone security measures, you may not need them.
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How to Avoid Security Risks on Public Wi-Fi Networks

Protect your personal information by taking precautions when using public network Wi-Fi
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What Is a Digital Wallet, and How Does It Work?

Contactless payments are here to stay, but here’s what you need to know before signing up for a digital wallet.