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Identity Theft

Friday’s need-to-know money news

September 20, 2013 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailHow your addiction to pop culture could put your identity at risk, saving on holiday travel, and when is the right time to kick your kid off of your health insurance?

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Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: affordable care act, banking, health insurance, holiday travel, Identity Theft, obamacare, real estate

Credit denial: a corporate trick or cause for alarm?

September 16, 2013 By Liz Weston

Dear Liz: A few years ago when buying my son his college laptop computer, I applied for the store card at a big, well-known electronics store (at the encouragement of the sales associate). I was denied. I have never been denied a credit card before. I have eight cards that are always paid off monthly, own my own home and have a satisfactory retirement income and a top credit score. By receiving the card, I would have had a substantial savings on the computer. The denial has bothered me ever since. Was this a ploy on the company’s part to deny me the savings?

Answer: That kind of bait-and-switch happens sometimes, but there may be other reasons you were denied.

When you were turned down, the company should have provided you with the name, address and phone number of the credit agency it used to evaluate you. You should have immediately requested your report from the agency to see if the information was accurate. Someone may have stolen your identity, and credit denials are often the first sign many victims have that there’s a problem.

A collections account also could have torpedoed your scores. Many people discover that a medical bill, library fine or parking ticket went unpaid only when they find the resulting collections on their credit reports.

Filed Under: Credit & Debt, Credit Scoring, Q&A Tagged With: collections, Credit Bureaus, Credit Reports, Credit Scores, credit scoring, FICO, FICO scores, Identity Theft

Friday’s need-to-know money news

August 16, 2013 By Liz Weston

The hackerThe best way to invest your first $1000, the pros and cons of living on cash, and what’s covered by identity theft insurance.

How to Invest Your First $1,000
The road to investment success has to begin somewhere.

4 Tips Before Buying Your Teenager a Car
Laying down the rules of the road before they get behind the wheel.

What I Learned From Living on Cash
Could you survive the Cash Challenge?

Will ID Theft Insurance Shield You From Fraud?
What is and isn’t covered by identity theft insurance.

Trick Yourself Into Boosting 401(k) Contributions
The simple trick that could increase your 401(k) contribution.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), auto, cash, Identity Theft, teenagers

Monday’s need-to-know money news

August 12, 2013 By Liz Weston

Passenger airplane landing on runway in airport.Wedding bells and tax deductions are ringing, using credit cards to pay off student loans, and how to avoid having your identity stolen while on vacation.

Tax Deductions Available for Your Wedding
Could tax deductions be the best wedding gift ever?

Should You Use Credit Card Rewards to Pay Auto, Student Loans?
Cash-back rewards for paying auto and student loans are on the way.

Pre-College Conversations: When to Step in Over Money Matters
When to get involved in your child’s finances.

Do You Have What It Takes to Work From Home?
Working in your pajamas may sound like fun, but it actually requires a lot of discipline.

Vacation is No Time to Abandon Financial Caution
Identity thieves love to prey on tourists.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Identity Theft, Student Loans, tax deductions, weddings, work from home

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

August 6, 2013 By Liz Weston

Car crashWhy students are a prime target for identity thieves, an easy way to save money on homeowners insurance, mistakes to avoid when buying a house and how cell-using drivers set themselves up for disaster.

The ABCs of Back-to-School Identity Theft Protection
Students of all ages are easy targets for identity theft.

Simple Tip Can Save You Big on Homeowners Insurance
Your deductible could be the key to savings.

The IRS Filed a Tax Lein on Your Home—Now What?
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25% of Car Crashes Involved Cel Phones
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Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: car accidents, cell phones, home buying, homeowners insurance, Identity Theft

Monday’s need-to-know money news

July 29, 2013 By Liz Weston

Education savingsHow to avoid credit card rejection, getting your kids and their money ready college, and how to keep identity thieves out of your mail.

How Not to Get Rejected For a Credit Card
Tips on how to avoid the pain of rejection.

How to Keep Telemarketers at Bay

Ways to finally stop those annoying phone calls.

Four Money Conversations Parents Need to Have with Freshmen

Preparing your kids for their first real taste of freedom.

Junk Mail Poses Identity Theft Risks
Think twice before tossing away that solicitation.

5 Reasons You’re Earning More Money and You’re Still Miserable
Discover the science behind money and emotions.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: behavioral economics, Credit Cards, Identity Theft, kids and money

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