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Four Crazy Credit Card Scams

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We live in an age where identity theft is a major concern. There is always a threat of your financial information getting into the wrong hands; whether you’re at the ATM, buying something online or swiping your card at a small shop. Scammers Staging as Credit Card Debt Specialists. Beware of Credit Card Skimmers.

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Tips for Protecting Your Identity

Saving Cents With Sense

Each year, more than 9 million people have their identity stolen, resulting in debt , lost job opportunities, and even a criminal record. Avoid becoming a part of this statistic by taking a few precautionary steps to keep your personal information safe. Keep Your Social Security Number Safe. Watch Your Social Media Presence.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

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’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt? For typical individual investors, without special access to information, it offers what is likely the best financial advice they will ever get: It is hard to consistently beat the market, especially after fees. Norton and now in its ninth edition.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

History repeats and informs in market technologies. It’s modeled much like Michael Pollans Food Rules with many one-page rules that give short but useful tidbits of information. ” Managing Debt. Jeremy Waller presents Do You Have What It Takes To Be Debt Free And Financially Successful? We all have skills.

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How to Freeze Your Credit

Savings Corner

That can protect you from fraudulent credit applications, even if a criminal has key information such as your birthdate and Social Security number. When someone applies for credit using your personal information, a lender or card issuer typically checks your credit before making a decision.

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