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7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

Family Balance Sheet

Do our goals still make sense now that we’re in the trenches of the new year? 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. Spring is a great time to refresh your memory with what you were thinking at the beginning of the year.

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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.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

. ” Dr Dean presents iPads And Tablets: Ten Ways To Keep ‘Em Safe While Traveling posted at The Millionaire Nurse Blog , saying, “iPad’s size and weight make them great for traveling Read all about how to help keep yours from the black hole that is ‘ airline lost and found.’ Readon for some great bonuses.

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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.

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7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

Family Balance Sheet

You’re now in the trenches of the new year, do those goals still make sense? 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. When reviewing your goals, did you use the S.M.A.R.T. M – measurable.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

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Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. Well break down some of the ways to keep your data safe, and tell you what your liability is if your identity is stolen. ” Managing Debt. We all have skills.

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How to Freeze Your Credit

Savings Corner

When someone applies for credit using your personal information, a lender or card issuer typically checks your credit before making a decision. However, freezing and thawing credit can become tedious for people who frequently rely on BNPL to make purchases. How to freeze your credit So how do you freeze your credit? What’s next?

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