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8 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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How to Protect Your Online Banking

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I told her that I loved to log on to my online banking to plan how to allocate my money. “I don’t “do” online banking. It’s not easy to hack an online bank account if the owner of said account is smart about it. There are many things that you can do to protect your online banking endeavors.

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Limiting the Financial Damage of a Data Breach

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As a result of the PlayStation breach, I began changing the way I use my credit and debit cards , and my bank accounts , so that I could limit the difficulties associated with breaches of this nature. This is because I don’t want my bank account compromised. Money Tips' Use Credit Cards. I use credit cards a lot more now.

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Is Your Smartphone Putting You at Financial Risk?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. How to Protect Your Online Banking Is It Worth It To Purchase Insurance For Your Smartphone?

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Free Kindle Book: 50 Ways To Protect Your Identity

For the Mommas

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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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

. ” 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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