By Megan Harris
This article has taken me a little while because I wanted to try it out and make sure it really worked before I said " Hey, you'll like this." So, I can honestly say -- I've tried it out for a few weeks, it's easy, convenient, and simple to use. So now I can say to all my friends, "Hey, you migh...
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By Megan Harris
If Identity Theft happens to you, the best thing you can do is to act quickly.
Place a "Fraud Alert" on your credit report, and review your credit report carefully. The Fraud alert tells creditors to follow certain procedures before they open a new account, a loan or make changes to an account that ...
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By Megan Harris
If you missed my first article in this three part series, please click here for the first article.
"Detect suspicious activity by routinely monitoring your financial accounts and billing statements."- ftc.gov
The second "D" in the ID theft series is...... "DETECT"
Your financial accounts are well, ...
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By Megan Harris
Identity thieves are skilled at what they do. There are a few methods used to steal your personal information.
Dumpster diving - They rummage through trash looking for bills and other papers that have your personal information on them.
How to avoid this - When going through your mail, even if its...
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By Megan Harris
Are you a small business owner, looking for help and wanting to learn more about owning your own business?
Mountain America Credit Union is holding a free business seminar on April 30th, 2013 from 8:30-10am. It will be help at the Tanner building at 7197 So Center Park Dr, West Jordan Utah. You n...
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By Megan Harris
The bottom line of Identity theft is.... it sucks. It's either happened to you, or to someone you know.
"Identity theft is a serious crime. It occurs when your personal information is stolen and used without your knowledge to commit fraud or other crimes. Identity theft can cost you time and mone...
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By Rachelle Hughes
I remember when I was shelling out the cash for diapers, wipes and formula. It was a huge portion of my little budget every month. I used to think, I can't wait until I don't have to pay for this stuff anymore. And then that day came and there was a lull in the ridiculous amount of money I spent on ...
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By Megan Harris
If you missed the first article in the fraud series. Please click HERE
What are some warning signs you can watch for so that you can help avoid fraud happening to you. The first rule is...... If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. My personal rule is, go with your gut instinct.
If y...
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By Megan Harris
It can be hard to talk about fraud. It's even harder when it happens to you, a family member or a close friend. When it happens, you feel helpless and violated. You keep asking, "why did this happen?" My posts this week will focus on some things about fraud.
There is a lot of fraud. It's everywhere...
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By Megan Harris
Happy New Year everyone!! I hope everyone had a fun, fabulous and safe holiday. We did at our home. I still can't believe that 2012 is over. Is it just me, or should it still be summer of 2012.... It seems like the year went by extremely fast for me.I, like many people, made those Resolutions for 20...
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