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Protecting Your Little Ones from Identity ThievesPosted on September 2, 2010
Car Buyers’ Lack of Knowledge is Costing ThemPosted on August 31, 2010
Don’t Wait for Winter to Start Thinking About the HolidaysPosted on August 30, 2010
What Can I Dispute On My Credit Report?Posted on August 3, 2010
Do You Know Your Credit Score?Posted on July 27, 2010
5 Steps to take if you are the victim of a loan scamPosted on June 23, 2010
02Sep2010
Protecting Your Little Ones from Identity Thieves
When you think of identity theft, you may not immediately think of children as victims. Sadly, children are included in the 9 million Americans estimated by the Federal Trade Commission to have their identities stolen each year. Even more disturbing is the fact that the perpetrator may be a family member or a person known by the family. Children
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Don’t Wait for Winter to Start Thinking About the Holidays
It may seem a bit soon to be thinking about winter holidays, but we advise people to plan for them all year long. Now is as good a time as any to get ready for the winter holiday season and all of the expenses that come with it. Start saving. Generally, we advise having a set amount to spend on gifts, and to save toward that goal all year. For
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What Seniors Should Know About Identity Theft
Did you know that seniors are prime targets for identity thieves? It’s reasonable to believe that seniors who avoid using credit cards or the Internet would be the least likely victims of identity theft. Surprisingly, that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, seniors may be at a greater risk for a number of reasons, including the
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“Active Duty Scam Alert” for Military Personnel
Now more than ever, it’s important to take preventative measures to protect your personal information from identity thieves. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. The FTC calls identity theft one of the fastest growing consumer crimes in America. While this is
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Time For a Mid-Year Financial Check-Up
Believe it or not, 2010 is more than half over. That means it’s time for a mid-year financial checkup. “We’re accustomed to physical check-ups which help us stay healthy. We even take our vehicles into the shop for the once-over to improve their performance. It only stands to reason that we should do the same for our finances,”
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Surviving Freshman Year: How to Avoid Identity Theft
According to newly released government figures, freshman college enrollment is on the rise. This is likely an exciting time for parents and young adults leaving home and living on their own for the first time. Unfortunately, this excitement can quickly come to an end if identity thieves enter the picture. According to the Federal Trade
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Don’t Let Identity Thieves Spoil Your Vacation
You’ve worked hard and deserve to enjoy that long-awaited vacation. Whether you’re relaxing near home or traveling abroad, taking steps to protect your personal information will help keep identity thieves from spoiling your summer fun. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen
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Three Important Things You Should Know About Loan Mod Scams [+Video]
It’s been said that the best offense is a good defense. Knowing the warning signs of a loan modification scam is the best defense, and can prevent you from being victimized by scam artists preying upon your emotions. If you are an at-risk homeowner, beware of the following three major warning signs of a loan modification
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Valentine’s Day Money Saving Ideas
This Valentine’s Day, make the holiday more special for you and your significant other by keeping the celebration as frugal as it is romantic. That may seem like a contradiction to many people; doesn’t keeping Valentine’s Day on a budget kill all the romance? Not necessarily.
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Raising a Smart Money Child
Here are some basic ideas we offer to help parents break the cycle of debt and raise their children to be wise about their financial lives: 1. Start early: Many parents make the mistake of waiting to teach their kids about money. We’ve met people who think even their teenage kids are too young to be bothered with such concerns.
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