What Hackers Can Really Do With Your Social Security Number & Tips on Protecting Yourself
Think the threat of a stolen social security number isn’t that serious? Get the facts here and learn how to protect yourself.
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Extreme Frugality: Is it Healthy? Know the Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship to Money
TV shows about extreme couponing have brought to light one aspect of extreme frugality. Sure, it pays (literally) to be frugal in order to live within …
Continue ReadingWhat Are Bitcoins? Are They a Safe Form of Currency?
Bitcoins have become a part of the news due to a recent court ruling that it is a real form of currency. Despite the expert opinions that it will help …
Continue ReadingUnfair Bank Fees: They're Charging Me How Much for What?
In addition to feeling “taxed enough already,” are you tired of paying more and more fees for the privilege of using your own money? …
Continue ReadingPerry's Tax Plan: Flat Tax Heaven or Hell?
There’s a lot of political hype and media coverage right now about tax code reform. It seems like most presidential hopefuls have their flavor …
Continue ReadingAttention Bank of America Customers: Is It Time to Change Banks?
It’s hard for the average consumer to feel much sympathy for banks and their lost portfolio revenues these days. When Bank of America announced …
Continue ReadingOccupy Wall Street Becomes Occupy Together: Protest Against Capitalism
Who knew that the recent debt ceiling debacle would morph into a fluidic protest pulsating across the nation? People are mad and they really aren’t …
Continue ReadingSorting Through All the Advice on the "Tough Economy" - Who Should You Believe?
I am so sick of seeing advice telling me how to ride out the “tough economic times” (and don’t even get me started on the phrase in …
Continue ReadingHow Do Taxes Impact Your Personal Finances? You Can Complain!
Nobody likes paying taxes–but the IRS actually allows you to complain about them. Read about the Taxpayer Advocate’s suggestion box, with …
Continue ReadingGraduate Students Get the Shaft in the Government Debt Deal
Maybe I wasn’t meant to complete my education. Maybe it’s a sign from the center of the universe that an MFA program was not in my future, …
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