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How to Freezer Your Credit and Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Identity theft is something that both consumers and retailers struggle with. On the consumer side, if your identity is stolen, reclaiming it is a long, arduous process that may cost you thousands of dollars. This is the most fail-proof way to protect your identity. What’s a consumer to do? Use cash only?

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Ten Ways to Protect Your Family from Identity Theft

For the Mommas

Ten Ways to Protect Your Family from Identity Theft. Identity theft is increasingly a concern for families. But here are some ways to protect your family from identity theft. A large part of all identity theft, a whopping 88% according to shredexonline.com, comes from raiding the victimís trash.

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Is Credit Karma Accurate? I Tested It & Here’s What I Learned

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Intuit credit karma sets itself apart by offering you free credit reports as well as helping you build a better financial situation for your future. This information can be used to perpetuate identity theft. This means that your personal data is well protected when using Credit Karma. Is Credit Karma Free?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Carnival of Personal Finance #297

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Huge thanks to Money Smart Life for honouring me as one of the editor’s picks in this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance for my post titled 8 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft. Please check out the carnival for the other submissions as well as the cool money saving videos they posted.

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Tax Identify Theft: Keep Your Tax Return Safe

Saving Cents With Sense

You may want to invest in a personal shredder (they aren’t too expensive) and they are well worth it. By choosing this product you will have customized advice and year round tips on how to reduce your risk of identity theft. Have you ever dealt with identity theft? Stay Digitally Safe. How did you handle it?

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How to Protect Your Online Banking

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I was talking with my coworker, rejoicing that pay day was well on it’s way. Saving Time With Your Finances 8 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft Go Green and Save Money by Using Free Online Calculators How to Save Money Using a Prepaid Mastercard Professionalizing Your Small Business. My coworker shuddered. Money Tips'

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Tips for Protecting Your Identity

Saving Cents With Sense

There’s no reason to be walking around with your social security card, in fact, it’s a top way to get your identity stolen. Lost or stolen wallets are a key cause of identity theft—especially when a social security card is found within—and the most consequential as well.