Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

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. Retailers also need to protect your identity. What’s a consumer to do? Use cash only?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post Is Credit Karma Accurate? Is credit karma accurate? How far off, if at all, is it from the numbers given by any other credit reporting agency? Being credit-worthy is almost as important as being frugal. There are just some investment projects that you simply can’t finance with your savings or credit cards.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Saved credit card information on shopping apps encourages thieves to make purchases with ease. From pretending to be you and trashing your credit, to outright stealing your money, the unscrupulous can use your smartphone to financially devastate you. For many consumers, though, that isn’t practical. Money Tips'

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

A credit freeze keeps the sensitive data in your credit files from being accessed without your specific consent. That can protect you from fraudulent credit applications, even if a criminal has key information such as your birthdate and Social Security number. What is a credit freeze? Tax Filing Webinar — Jan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

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. Theres a reason why the average amount of credit card debt per household is $15,956.

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