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. Use cash only? This is the most fail-proof way to protect your identity. What’s a consumer to do?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

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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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

If your winter was as long and cold as mine, then you’re also looking forward to opening windows, breathing in the fresh air, and soaking up the sunshine. Do our goals still make sense now that we’re in the trenches of the new year? Did you use the S.M.A.R.T. Take a deep breath, spring is finally here! phone service.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 17, 2013

Even when you are using your own PC, log out of your accounts after using them. Use Only Your Personal Computer. You’re making it easy for them. Protecting yourself online is important no matter what you are doing, but it is even more so when we’re looking at online banking. Money Tips'

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

If your winter was as long and cold as mine, then you’re also looking forward to opening the windows to fresh air and plenty of sunshine. On January 1st, we’re so gung-ho about writing goals, but are we just as enthusiastic about those goals on March 11? When reviewing your goals, did you use the S.M.A.R.T.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Using the government-mandated AnnualCreditReport.com website is the quickest way to get them, but you can also request them by phone or mail. Your credit reports are a detailed record of your past use of credit — but they do not include your credit score. Here’s how to use AnnualCreditReport.com.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 8, 2014

Since you’re already in the process of dissecting your finances, it’s not a bad idea to turn your spring cleaning vigor onto your spending and saving habits. Making adjustments during tax season can help you improve your financial situation so you’re in better financial shape when the next tax season rolls around.

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