Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

You and I may not think twice about these transactions, but someone trying to steal your identity would. Did you know that identity theft is the fastest growing crime in North America?! 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.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 29, 2015

Ten Ways to Protect Your Family from Identity Theft. Identity theft is increasingly a concern for families. With hackers tapping into major businessesí credit card information, and credit card companies issuing offers to your toddler, you never know where or how your information can fall into the wrong hands.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Only give your social security number out when absolutely necessary, and take the proper steps to ensure it’s not spread to inappropriate channels or people who will take advantage of the information. For example, if you are filling out a rental application, you will notice that you are asked to include your SSN and bank account information.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Let me give you the full story: I have been dating Miss Blinkin for approximately 1 year and 4 months. Without giving too much information, I foresee an engagement in the coming months. After all it was not the people who caused the problem so why should they suffer while the banks get off scot-free? Can you blame them?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

It’s modeled much like Michael Pollans Food Rules with many one-page rules that give short but useful tidbits of information. Teacher Man presents Why Credit Cards Are Dangerous For Students posted at My University Money , saying, “I am on the record as having said that I believe students should sign up for credit cards.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

While all three credit bureaus have slightly different requirements, here is the information you will generally need to provide: Depending on how you initiate the credit freeze — online, by phone or by mail — you might also need the following: Copy of your passport, driver’s license or military ID.

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