IDENTITY THEFT
Minimize the risk of identity theft by regularly obtaining
copies of your credit report. You are allowed to
receive one report free each year from each of the three
major credit-reporting agencies.
My
recommendation is you obtain a different credit report every
four months. Online - go to
https://www.annualcreditreport.com
or phone - call (877) 322-8228.
IdentityTheft.gov offers step-by-step guidance for victims of identity theft – including tax ID theft – helping them regain control of their finances and reputations. New features on the site provide personal recovery plans and pre-filled letters and forms victims can use to resolve the identity theft
SAVINGS BOND CALCULATOR
Do you have a stack of savings bonds and are not sure what
they're worth - here's a great tool for not only
keeping track of the value but also for keeping an inventory
of the bonds. If a bond is lost, you can get a
replacement easier if you know the bond number, date it was
issued, etc. Try it out. You can find the
calculator at
Savings Bond Calculator.
MISSINGMONEY.COM
Have you ever lost a paycheck and not had it replaced?
Not received all of your utility deposits after a move?
MissingMoney.com is a searchable database sponsored by the
National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators, a
nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing unclaimed
property awareness. Searching is easy and free - simply
go to the web site and enter your first and last name on the
home page, along with the state where you live (be sure to
search every state you've lived in). The site will
search for any property registered in your name. Not
all states have provided data to the site but the site does
have links to most if not all states' unclaimed property
sites. Check it out - no telling what you may find.