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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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7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

Family Balance Sheet

Review your Yearly Goals. Take some time to review your yearly financial goals. Many people are opting to store financial documents on their computers or the cloud, I have not totally embraced this concept yet and still have a file cabinet and safe for our documents. Review Your Bills. Did you use the S.M.A.R.T.

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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. He objectively reviews new products and services that promise to fight identity theft, and previews emerging dangers, such as RFID credit cards.

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Norton 360 Multi-Device – $28.99 (Shipped)

Saving With Shellie

It also has great customer reviews (4.3 It is compatible for computers with both Mac and Windows operating systems. Stops online threats before they can reach your computer. Fixes common computer problems, frees up memory, removes unnecessary files, and cleans up your hard drive. out of 5 stars)!

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How Long Should You Keep Financial Documents

Family Balance Sheet

Any bills for big purchases like jewelry, appliances, computers, etc, should be kept permanently for insurance and warranty purposes. If you are not printing it, you should still review it closely for any discrepancies and unnecessary or incorrect fees. This will help you avoid possible identity theft.