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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2014

Even though I haven’t shopped at a Target in years, my partial data was stolen, and I’ll need to be vigilant when it comes to my identity. My credit card information was vulnerable during the PlayStation Network breach of a few years ago. Use Credit Cards. I use credit cards a lot more now.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2013

My smartphone has even made it easier for me to do my banking. Remote check deposit means that it’s been months since I’ve set foot inside my brick and mortar bank. I can quickly and easily transfer money between accounts. Saved credit card information on shopping apps encourages thieves to make purchases with ease.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

posted at Money Talks Coaching , saying, “Money and marriage. Savvy Scot controversially talks about how to spend money and what so many financial bloggers are doing wrong! Maria presents Politics and economy in the Eurozone part 1 posted at The Money Principle , saying, “The people have spoken in France and Greece.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 8, 2013

It is better to stop identity theft from happening in the first place than have to fix or repair the situation afterwards. Meet the hackers and organized crime groups who want to steal your identity and money -- and learn how to protect your data and your life! Free Kindle Book – Note: Price may change at any time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

. ” Jen presents 6 Free Financial Resources & Tools to Improve Your Finances posted at Master the Art of Saving , saying, “If youre interested in monitoring or improving your finances, then you probably dont want to be spending money to do it. Even professional bond market money managers do not beat the bond market.”

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 22, 2015

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. Suggest that your potential landlord use a service like Mysmartmove to conduct a background and credit check. Keep the Card at Home.

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