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8 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft

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According to an inspection done by the US Postal Service in 2004, there were over 10 million cases of identity theft in one year alone. Gosh I would hate to hear what the numbers are now in 2011. Don’t disclose your credit card number to an online vendor unless it is encrypted and the site is secure.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

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You will learn exactly what settings, plugins, and themes he uses. Tax Rebate Blog: How Much Can you Earn Before Paying Tax in 2011 Tax allowances and brackets change each year. Good Financial Cents: What to Watch For With Debt Settlement Companies Considering using a debt settlement company?

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

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Since there seems to be so much in the news lately about credit cards- the good ones, the bad ones, the ugly ones, the fee free ones, the reward ones, the secured ones, etc. I figured I would talk about credit cards as today’s theme. Funancials : Should I Cancel My Credit Card? Futures introduction.

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What are YOUR Financial Goals? | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

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If you’re married, you must do this with your spouse. We used Dave Ramsey’s principles from his books, The Total Money Makeover and Financial Peace as a guide to create a step by step plan on how we will achieve our financial goals. Or maybe you want to pay off (and cut up) your credit cards.

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Seven Reasons To Avoid Penny Auction Sites

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New, new in package, used, antique, and etc. Each bid re-sets the auction clock, so that bidding continues. The Better Business Bureau of Delaware warns against Bidrack – for charging new customer credit cards with a $99 fee when the customers were told the registration was free. There is no trusted third party.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

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Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. using what they already have. using what they already have. using tax free days. deciding between needs and wants.

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7 Steps To Homelessness And What To Do If You Get There

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Use Up Existing Resources. She charged up credit cards to buy food and clothing. She ignored collectors and now the card company is suing. Since she could no longer afford to pay it, she stopped the home insurance and stopped using the cars she inherited (also free and clear). If you have access to a car, use it!