Credit Monitoring Not Good Enough to Prevent ID Theft - 12/27/06 09:18 PM
Not too long ago there was an article in the New York Times that highlighted the fact that credit monitoring services are mostly a waste of money. The article discussed an id theft victim's plight after 26 credit cards, several cars, and even a home mortgage were acquired using that person's … (2 comments)
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More Tales From the Criminally Stupid... - 12/26/06 08:33 PM
OK, due to the relatively high response rate to my previous post and my secret desire to pour salt on the gaping wound of stupidity, here are some more tales of those criminals who just couldn't cut it. We thank them for their lack of intelligence to bring laughter to the … (45 comments)
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Is Your Nest Egg Cracked? - 12/26/06 01:49 PM
When it comes to your retirement nest egg, are you certain that you will have enough. There are a few things that may causecracks in your nest egg that you may not have planned for. Things like rising health care costs, your planned life expectancy and social security (or lack thereof). … (2 comments)
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Betrayal by Trusted Friend and Neighbor - 12/21/06 09:02 AM
This is one of those cases that involve more than one area of fraud and identity theft. Additionally, it highlights the fact that you can be a victim when you least expect it and by whom least suspect. It also shows how the elderly are prime targets for mortgage fraud and … (13 comments)
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Need Long Term Care? Mortgage Planning May Help - 12/20/06 03:16 PM
About a month ago, an issue of Investment News contained an article discussing the importance of long term care options for clients. According to a study by the American Society on Aging, more than 70% of all Americans reaching age 65 will need long-term care at some point in their lives.
Common … (5 comments)
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Everybody's Gonna Get Memed!!! - 12/18/06 09:50 PM
Jeff Belonger just contacted me today and said I had been memed. My first reaction was, what the heck is that? Is it good? Is it bad? I need more information.
Fortunately, Jeff included a link to his blog where he memed me. He did a brief explanation and that gave … (11 comments)
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Be Prepared for Tax Season - 12/18/06 09:58 AM
The Kiplinger Tax Letter for Dec. 15 is, as always, chock full of tax information that everyone needs to know. With the year coming to a close, and tax returns arriving in about two weeks or so, it is time to start preparations for the upcoming income tax filings. Even if … (2 comments)
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Have You Done Your Annual Mortgage Checkup Yet? - 12/16/06 02:35 PM
Most people do not know that their mortgage, being a huge part of your financial plan, needs to have an annual checkup to ensure it still fits. Just like you need to have an annual physical done to ensure the health of your body, you need to seek a true mortgage … (4 comments)
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How to Get a Tax Deduction on Your Roth IRA - 12/15/06 11:21 PM
OK, many of you have heard my response when people start talking about out of the box thinking. In case you don't remember, my response was that I like to think out of the box, but sometimes I like to blow the box up. This is an example of me blowing … (17 comments)
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Tales from the Criminally Stupid... - 12/13/06 10:59 PM
OK, these stories are broadcast on my local radio station on a daily basis. I have decided some that they air need to be spread around for all to hear so here is my first post on this week's stupid criminals...
From Snohomish, Washington where Hank Trent stole Marella Smullin's credit card. … (19 comments)
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Turbulence - How to avoid it - 12/13/06 09:51 PM
I was just reading and commenting on Karl Christen's post Good offense is always a better defense. As I was formulating my comment, it dawned on me to make this post about what I have learned to avoid turbulence while flying and how it applies to the turbulence he mentions regarding … (4 comments)
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Robert D. Ashby Earns Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist (CITRMS) Designation - 12/12/06 07:24 PM
Robert D. Ashby, President of Solid Rock Mortgage Corporation has successfully completed the Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist curriculum and now joins the ranks of select professionals nationwide who have earned the CITRMS certification.
The CITRMS certification program is the nation’s only training program specifically developed for professionals who are … (2 comments)
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Comic Relief - Who is Your Favorite Comedy Movie? - 12/10/06 10:51 PM
OK, we all have to take a break from our blogging lifestyles about the things that are on our hearts professionally. We must remember that we need to take a break to. With that in mind, I decided to go way off my normal path and create a poll (if that … (28 comments)
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Mortgage Fraud Scheme Fooled Even Seasoned Real Estate Agents - 12/07/06 10:00 PM
Down here in South Florida there is an investigation into fraud that recently was discovered. The company in question is Sky Development Group and spans the state of Florida and possibly goes beyond. The details of the elaborate scheme are still being discovered and more and more victims are being added … (31 comments)
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The Agony of Delete - 12/06/06 09:17 PM
This is the title of an article I read in one of my marketing newsletters. The article is definitely worth posting here as well, but I will put it into my own words and add some things that may be missing. The actual article can be read by clicking here.
The article … (2 comments)
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Don't Read This! (Unless You like Money) - 12/06/06 08:51 PM
Many people keep hanging on to the old beliefs about money. The truth is that they don't know how easy it is to make it. I don't mean those "get rich quick" schemes, but making money slowly and safely over time doing what the banks do.
That's right, the banks do the … (15 comments)
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Medical Identity Theft - The Crime That Could Kill You - 12/01/06 11:05 PM
OK, while we have all heard about Identity Theft, I am willing to bet most, if not all, of you reading this believe that Identity Theft is only financially related and never imagined your medical identity could be stolen. In fact, you may not even know what your medical identity refers … (22 comments)
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Identity Theft - How at risk are you? - 12/01/06 10:19 PM
While Blanca did point to a good link (Is Your Personal Information Being Sold? ) on the selling of your personal information, here is a better link that covers the topic of Identity Theft...
Identity Theft Report
Additionally, during my training for the CITRMS (Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist), I found that while the … (4 comments)
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