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Mourning the Loss of Privacy

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MSNBC reported that “The federal government is allegedly compiling a database of telephone numbers dialed by Americans, and eavesdropping on U.S. Bloggers post the most detailed accounts of their finances on their sites – what they make, what they spend, where it comes from and goes, where their banks are and what their net worth is.

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10 Easy Ways to Save Money

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Use the internet: The internet today has a plethora of information on it. The internet works great for things like insurance management, loan and finance management, as well as goods for the home. Companies that offer telephone services, insurance, or internet services will often give you a better plan to keep you as a customer.

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Be Prepared for Emergencies by Planning in Advance

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Keep an up to date list of emergency telephone numbers beside your phone and make sure all family members understand what each one is for. Get the latest information from the local authorities. Related posts: Finance and Emergency Kits: Be Prepared Not Surprised. Take precautions even if you could only expect a 100 year flood.