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LifeLock CEO Publishes Personal Information on the Internet
457-55-5462. That’s LifeLock CEO and co-founder Todd Davis’ social security number. Do with it what you will. He’s so confident in LifeLock’s identity theft prevention service that he doesn’t care who has his personal information. “I have had many people … Continue reading
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Who R U? Dealing with Identity Theft
The New York Times reports that identity fraud accounted for $49 billion in losses in 2006. Although rates of identity theft appear to be decreasing, it is still a crime that affects nearly 4 percent of Americans. If you are … Continue reading
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Web Tools Working for You: NY Times Stock Screener
If you’re overwhelmed by the sheer number of stock research services available on the internet, give the New York Times’ online Basic Stock Screener a try. By plugging in your own parameters before beginning your search, you’ll be able to … Continue reading
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e-filing Your Tax Return and Filing Your Return Early
April 15th is just around the corner and you still have a slew of unanswered questions: Should I file my returns electronically? Is there any benefit to filing my return early? With tax preparation getting more complicated each year, wouldn’t … Continue reading
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Tips for Tax Time
The only thing certain in life is death and taxes, and if you’re reading this you’re still alive, so you’d better start preparing to file your return this April. Don’t know where to start? TurboTax.com offers a plethora of products … Continue reading
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Are You Part of the Savings Slump?
According to the Commerce Department, Americans’ personal savings rates are minus 1%, the worst savings rate since the Great Depression. Read the Associated Press story here: http://news.lycos.com/dynamic/stories/L/LOW_SAVINGS?SITE=LYCOS&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT If you’re one of the many Americans with a shrinking (or non-existent) savings … Continue reading
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Google Finance: Stock Searches Made Simple
The king of all web search engines may also be the internet’s most user-friendly way to search for stock information and updates. Don’t be scared by the “beta” tag–Google Finance is a quick and easy reference for up-to-date quotes, charts, … Continue reading
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Budgeting for Beginners
Want to get control of your finances but don’t know where to begin? The free online calculator at CNNMoney.com can get you started on the path to a balanced budget. http://cgi.money.cnn.com/tools/budget101/budget_101.jsp
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