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Ten Ways to Protect Your Family from Identity Theft

For the Mommas

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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How to Freeze Your Credit

Savings Corner

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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Spring Clean.Your Home Office

Family Balance Sheet

What does your home office look like right now? As of Wednesday afternoon, my home office looked exactly like the above picture. As soon as I finished the project that was causing much of my mess, I decided that my office needed a good spring clean up. Six Tips to a more Manageable Home Office : 1. once again.

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7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

Family Balance Sheet

As the family office manager of my home, I needed a succinct way to discuss our finances with my husband. Clean, Purge and Declutter Your Office Space. I have a love/hate relationship with my home office space. Check your Credit Report. I broke down my responsibilities: business office, home office, and projects.

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7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

Family Balance Sheet

Clean Up Your Office Space. I have a love/hate relationship with my home office space. Because my office is in the dining room, keeping it tidy is a must and something that I’m always working on. Set aside some time to purge & organize your office. Check your Credit Report.

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How Long Should You Keep Financial Documents

Family Balance Sheet

Are your financial documents piled up in the corner of your office or under your desk? Credit Card Statements - These can also be found online, so I'm not sure a paper copy is necessary, unless you need it for documentation for tax deductions, then see Taxes below. This will help you avoid possible identity theft.

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GIVEAWAY: TurboTax Deluxe 2012 from OfficeDepot

Saving With Shellie

The TurboTax Deduction Maximizer searches over 350 deductions and credits as you go to help make sure you get your maximum refund. from Office Depot. Tax time is one of the leading times for identity theft. Office Depot has you covered. You can also save time by transferring your previous year’s return.