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Parenting Pointers: Synthetic Identity Theft

Motherhood Moments

Children are especially vulnerable to a new form of identity theft – synthetic – which now makes up 85 percent of cases and means thieves use combinations of real and fake information to take out loans, get credit cards, purchase cars, collect unemployment, and much more. Shred documents that contain sensitive data.

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Personal Loan Calculator – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

Some lenders have credit-building tools, unemployment protection or fast funding. Having documents ready that prove your identity and income, like W-2s and tax forms, can help move the application process more quickly. If you have multiple promising offers, compare special features to break the tie. Submit an application.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Keeping your retirement account (and other documents) beneficiary designations up-to-date with an annual beneficiary review checklist. Beating Broke: The Value of Professional Conferences Professional conferences can be exhausting. But the value they provide far exceeds the cost, both monetarily and physically. Here is a real life example.

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