article thumbnail

7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

Family Balance Sheet

T – time-based, tangible, In 2019, we paid off six figures of non-mortgage debts. Related Reading : How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt. It is a good idea to review your credit report periodically to check for any fraudulent activity , such as identity theft. Update (or create) your Family Balance Sheet.

Finance 130
article thumbnail

Four Crazy Credit Card Scams

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We live in an age where identity theft is a major concern. Scammers Staging as Credit Card Debt Specialists. A lot of people are in debt these days and are looking for ways out. They then invite the victim to use their service to reduce their interest rates and credit card debt payments.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Tips for Protecting Your Identity

Saving Cents With Sense

Each year, more than 9 million people have their identity stolen, resulting in debt , lost job opportunities, and even a criminal record. There’s no reason to be walking around with your social security card, in fact, it’s a top way to get your identity stolen. Keep Your Social Security Number Safe. Keep the Card at Home.

article thumbnail

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt? Larry presents Identity theft protection posted at Objective Financial Planner , saying, “As a threat to your financial security, you should take the potential for identity theft very seriously.

Money 113
article thumbnail

7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

Family Balance Sheet

T – time based, tangible, Take a peek at my family’s financial goals–I keep our Debt Freedom Plan on our refrigerator door for a constant reminder of our financial goals. It is good idea to review your credit report periodically to check for any fraudulent activity, such as identity theft. Are they: S – specific.

Finance 100
article thumbnail

Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Anisha Sekar presents Data Breaches and Identity Theft: How Much You Could Lose posted at NerdWallet , saying, “Thankfully, in the case of a data breach like Global Payments, your bank or credit union will shoulder most of the burden of keeping you safe, letting you know if your account is compromised and issuing a new card if necessary.

Money 133
article thumbnail

How to Freeze Your Credit

Savings Corner

That inconvenience pales in comparison to having to unwind fraud or identity theft, though. A credit freeze makes your credit reports inaccessible to most people, with a few exceptions: Your current creditors still have access, as do debt collectors. Credit freeze or credit lock? Who can access frozen credit reports?

Credit 52