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		<title>Mortgage Loan Payment Problems</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:39:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are struggling to pay your mortgage loan payment every month, the first thing you need to do is speak to your lender so that you can make some sort of agreement. Regrettably, lots of borrowers do not follow this advice; studies show that at least 50% of borrowers who have missed a payment [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">If you are struggling to pay your <strong>mortgage loan payment</strong> every month, the first thing you need to do is speak to your lender so that you can make some sort of agreement. Regrettably, lots of borrowers do not follow this advice; studies show that at least 50% of borrowers who have missed a payment or defaulted on their loan never contacted their lender.</p>
<p>The function of a bank is not property management, so they prefer not to take back your property. They are more disposed to work out an agreement with you so that they can collect mortgage payments and you can remain in your house, instead of going through the foreclosure process which can be costly.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Before going any further I want to give you a free ebook that contains The 5 Most Important Loan Modification Questions. Just <a title="5 loan modification questions" href="http://www.diyloanmodkit.com/ebook/apd.php?download=The_5_Most_Important_Loan_Modification_Questions&amp;aff=mickeuan65"><strong>Click Here</strong></a> to immediately download your ebook.<br />
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Contacting Your Lender</strong></p>
<p>Even though it might be something you don’t relish, you must make that first phone call to your mortgage or loan company so you can discover what your options are and what needs to be done after that. Which department do you speak to and who do you ask for?</p>
<p>You have to understand how banks and financial service companies work and which department you need to focus your efforts on. This will depend on what phase of the default process you are at.</p>
<p><strong>Customer Service Department</strong></p>
<p>First, there’s the customer service department which can answer any general inquires and will be able to help you with your account if it is current. If your account is not current, then you will need to contact the second level contact department.</p>
<p><strong>Collection Department</strong></p>
<p>The second level contact is the collection department. This is typically the first department when your account initially becomes delinquent that you are transferred to. The one major purpose of this department is trying to collect a debt. They will try to get you to pay any money that you may owe the lender and they aren’t in the business of negotiation.</p>
<p><strong>Loss Mitigation Department</strong></p>
<p>The third level is the loss mitigation department which is the most important if you are trying to get your loan modified. It is sometimes known as loss prevention, loan modification, loan resolution, or foreclosure prevention department. Ultimately, they all mean the same thing; helping you to work out some agreement to pay your loan.</p>
<p>You may find that these departments do not want to speak with you at first. Many banks prefer that you speak to the collection department first and do not provide any direct numbers to the modification departments. Some banks will even tell you that they do not have a mitigation department. They all do, so you must be determined.</p>
<p>The loss mitigation specialists are loan officers who will study loans on a case by case basis to see if they qualify for a loan modification. It is important to understand that not all loans qualify for <a title="home loan modification" href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/diy-loan-mod"><strong>Home Loan Modification</strong></a>.</p>
<p><strong>Home Retention Department</strong></p>
<p>The final department is the Home Retention Department. Not every bank has this department, and some will just have one Loss Mitigation department to handle all cases which have gone into default, no matter what stage they are at. This department is basically the last stop before they start the foreclosure process, but they will more often than not be able to offer a last resort to foreclosure.</p>
<p>When you contact your lender by phone, you will normally be on the phone for quite some time and you could be transferred several times. Remember that you can cut this time short if you know which department your loan will be handled by.</p>
<p>When you have been transferred to the correct department, try to speak to some one who can be your contact directly on your case. This way, you will always be speaking to the same person. Make sure to get their direct extension as well as their fax number.</p>
<p>For every time that you speak with someone, make sure that you write down their full name or ID number, their department, and the day and time that you spoke to them. So long as you are persistent and speaking to the right person in the right department, you should achieve your goal!</p>
<p>Remeber, do not pay thousands of dollars to a loan modification company for something that you can do yourself. To get more information about <a title="mortgage loan modification" href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/loan-mod"><strong>Mortgage Loan Modification</strong></a> and how you can do it yourself, follow this link:</p>
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		<title>Good Credit Maintenance Means Less Credit Repair</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:39:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your financial life and future requires that you maintain good credit. Many people have a poor credit report and low credit score simply because of ignorance, neglect, and / or not reviewing their report regularly. Other people have gone through the process of repairing their credit and have managed to keep good credit thereafter. So, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your financial life and future requires that you maintain good credit. Many people have a poor credit report and low credit score simply because of ignorance, neglect, and / or not reviewing their report regularly. Other people have gone through the process of repairing their credit and have managed to keep good credit thereafter. So, if you want to keep your good credit history, you should learn some good credit maintenance tactics.</p>
<p><strong>The Significance of a Good Credit History</strong></p>
<p>Your credit history plays a significant part in determining whether you are eligible for a loan or not. You should start early in life to build your credit history by opening bank accounts, applying for credit cards and loans, and above all, paying your bills and loans on time. Your credit history can affect not only your finances but also other areas of your life too. Maintaining good credit is vital for leading a healthy financial life.</p>
<p>It isn’t only financial institutes that can check your credit score; landlords, employers and other companies can check your credit score before taking a decision on whether or not they will give you a contract, a job, or even if they will rent a property out to you. Your credit score and credit report can help companies by giving them indicators of whether you pay your bills on time or if you have ever filed for bankruptcy. Your credit report is an indicator of your credit worthiness.</p>
<p><strong>What Can You Do?</strong></p>
<p>Maintaining good credit serves several purposes; you will be in a better position to take out new credit at better rates and conditions, you will have a better chance of securing a better job, and by knowing how to maintain a high credit score, you will stay out of debt as you will no doubt know how to control your spending and how to follow a budget.</p>
<p>Always pay your creditors on or before the due date which is usually printed on the statement. Do not miss out on any payments and try to pay more than the minimum or, better still, pay the whole balance each month. With credit cards, it is important to carry only 30% of your credit limit; even if you pay off all of your balance each month you should make the payment about one week before the end of the payment period. Obviously, it is important to not exceed your credit limit.</p>
<p>Your available credit is the amount of credit left which corresponds to the difference between your credit limit and your outstanding balance. Be certain to add any charges you made after the closing date to your outstanding balance included in your monthly statement; this will help you find out exactly how much credit you have remaining.</p>
<p>As I mentioned earlier, sticking to a budget is also essential. In general, 10% of your monthly income should be used for paying your bills, credit lines, or personal loans. Conversely, if you are paying more than that, it is time to reassess your spending habits. Keep away from the temptation of impulsive buying since they are normally things that you buy with a credit card on the spur of the moment and the ensuing debt is particularly hard to pay off – keep your credit cards at home if possible and use cash or debit cards instead.</p>
<p>If you happen to have a low credit score or a poor credit rating then before you can take advantage of the credit maintenance advice above, you will need to get some <a title="Credit Repair Advice" href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/clean-credit"><strong>Credit Repair Advice</strong></a>. You can easily repair your credit yourself if you have the right information. Read the <a title="37 Days to Clean Credit Review" href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/credit"><strong>37 Days to Clean Credit Review</strong></a> that will show you just how easy it is to raise your credit score and clean up your credit report.</p>
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		<title>Tax Debt Help for Individuals</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:27:41 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Tax debt help</strong> is available for those individuals that can’t pay their tax liabilities. The first thing to do is to not avoid the tax problems as they won’t go away by themselves. There are several things that you can do if you find that you can’t pay your taxes.</p>
<p>The number one mistake that individuals make when they realize that they can’t pay there taxes is to not file their return. You need to file your return properly and on time to avoid late filing penalties. You should also include as large a partial payment as you can afford. You must understand that the IRS can seize and sell your property to cover your tax debt so you should get all the <em>tax debt help</em> that you can find.</p>
<p>The IRS can offer you arrangements whereby you agree to installment payments or extension procedures. So, it is better to stop the collection process by making arrangements with the IRS. You can get tax debt help from a tax professional but they will charge you quite a bit or you can start with the 4 tax debt help solutions below.</p>
<p><strong>1.	You Can Pay Late</strong></p>
<p>Like I said above, even if you can’t pay in full you should still include a partial payment. If you know that you make the payment in the near future then you should pay as much as you can to lessen the interest and penalty charges. After about 45 days, the IRS will bill you for the balance due which you can then hopefully pay off.</p>
<p>If you can’t pay the balance then, again, make a big a payment as possible and then wait another 45 days for the next bill. You might be able to pay off the tax debt after two or three billing cycles without having to make a more formal arrangement with the IRS.<br />
Just take into account that you will have to pay a 0.5% monthly late penalty on the balance plus interests.</p>
<p><strong>2.	Borrow Money</strong></p>
<p>It is never nice asking to borrow money from friends or family but it isn’t nice either to have the IRS harassing you for tax payments. Another option can be to take out a bank loan to pay off your tax debt. Just make sure that you have the means to make the monthly payments to the bank or whatever arrangements you made with your friends or family.</p>
<p><strong>3.	Installment Agreement</strong></p>
<p>Another possibility is to make an installment agreement with the IRS. This will involve more paperwork but it is still better than not paying your taxes. This option is available for individuals who owe less than $25,000 and you have to pay off the balance within 5 years. Again, you will have to pay a late payment penalty plus a one time user fee.</p>
<p><strong>4.	Extension to Pay</strong></p>
<p>As a last resort you can apply for an extension to pay. If you can’t pay your tax debt and you can’t sell any assets or borrow money, then the IRS might agree to a 6 month extension. You will have to file more documents as you will be required to present all your credits, debts, income, and expenses statements for the last 3 months.</p>
<p>Remember, do not avoid your tax debts but instead find a solution that helps you to repay what you owe.  If you require more tax debt help then check out the <strong><a href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/recommends/UnfiledTaxSurvivalGuide">Unfiled Tax Survival Guide</a></strong>.</p>
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		<title>How to Solve the Problem of Excessive Credit Card Debt</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:11:42 +0000</pubDate>
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Credit cards can either be a useful financial tool or a financial burden; it just depends on how you use your credit card. That is why you will find two opposing lines of thought – those that fully support the use of credit cards and those that are strongly against them. In the right hands [...]]]></description>
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<p>Credit cards can either be a useful financial tool or a financial burden; it just depends on how you use your credit card. That is why you will find two opposing lines of thought – those that fully support the use of credit cards and those that are strongly against them. In the right hands credit cards can be very convenient and useful but unfortunately many people find themselves with <strong>excessive credit card debt</strong>. So, what is the solution? How can we get rid of credit card debt?</p>
<p>First of all, the credit card industry wants people to use their cards and pay the monthly quota plus interests and service charges. The problem is when people get into <em>excessive credit card debt</em> that they can’t pay back. In order to solve the problem of excessive credit card debt there has to be changes made at the industry level and at the individual level.</p>
<p><strong>The Credit Card Industry</strong></p>
<p>The credit card industry needs to change; they should really be thinking about devising a mechanism to halt the problem of excessive credit card debt. At the moment it seams that the credit card issuers are only interested in creating new products and getting as many people signed up as possible. Instead they should be putting more effort into developing a well thought out system that involves control and education.</p>
<p>To start, they need to gather as many case studies as possible as well as statistics and trends. Next, a forum should be put together with both representatives from the credit card industry and the credit card holders. Strategies should be developed to address the root reasons for excessive credit card debt; like attending compulsory seminars as part of the credit card application procedure. Other ways could involve the development of a system for calculating credit card limits at the individual level instead of by product based credit limits. Other mechanisms could be forewarning users about excessive credit card debt depending on their credit card handling or early limitations on observing the first signs that lead to excessive credit card debt.</p>
<p><strong>Credit Card Holders</strong></p>
<p>The handling of the problem of excessive credit card debt at the individual level would include following of best practices on how to properly use credit cards and how to avoid <span style="text-decoration: underline;">excessive credit card debt</span>. A checklist could be supplied to individuals for identifying the first signs of excessive credit card debt. Of course the easiest method is to reduce the temptation of impulsive buying by leaving your credit cards at home.</p>
<p>So, to solve the problem of excessive credit card debt there has to be some severe assessment at a broader level jointly with restraint at the individual level. For more information check out how to <a title="Get Rid of Credit Card Debt" href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/debt"><strong>Get Rid of Credit Card Debt</strong></a> as well as your other debts, like auto loans and even your mortgage.</p>
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		<title>Online Identity Theft Protection</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
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Many people want to know about online identity theft protection measures as they believe the Internet is the favorite place for identity thieves to collect their personal data. Actually, identity theft is still more prevalent offline than online; identity thieves use techniques such as stealing mail from your mailbox, retrieving personal information from your garbage, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/TrustedID"><br />
<img class="alignleft" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 8px;" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/6q121ltxlrpAEGHHIBBACBGJCBGJ" border="0" alt="Click Here to Protect your ID with TrustedID" width="120" height="60" align="”left”/" /></a>Many people want to know about online identity theft protection measures as they believe the Internet is the favorite place for identity thieves to collect their personal data. Actually, identity theft is still more prevalent offline than online; identity thieves use techniques such as stealing mail from your mailbox, retrieving personal information from your garbage, stealing your wallet or purse, and identity theft involving persons known to the victim.</p>
<p>Does that mean you don’t have to worry about online identity theft protection? Obviously we all need to be vigilant when it comes to our personal data, whether online or offline. You can read more about hands-on identity theft by reading this article on <a title="The Best Protection against Identity Theft" href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/b9c">The Best Protection against Identity Theft</a>, but in this article I am going to go over the techniques used online and what online identity theft protection measures you can take.</p>
<p><strong>Online Identity Theft Protection Measures</strong></p>
<p>In reality, by using the Internet to access your accounts you are in a better position to detect identity theft a lot sooner than by offline statements. If you have to wait to receive your bank and credit card statements by mail once a month, you may be surprised to see your credit card maxed out or your bank account emptied.</p>
<p>If you regularly access your statements online you can detect if anything suspicious is happening almost immediately. You should also get your credit reports at least once a year and study them carefully; you could get your free credit report from each of the credit reporting agencies once a year but order one every 4 months. As an example, get your Equifax credit report in January, your Experian credit report in May, your TransUnion credit report in September, and your next years Equifax report in January – and so on.</p>
<p>Also, consider changing from paper statements and checks to online versions. Stop paying by signed checks through the mail and use electronic bill payments instead. Remember to monitor these online accounts regularly but don’t follow links in e-mails to your account – directly type in the address in your browser.</p>
<p><strong>Online Identity Theft Protection Tips</strong></p>
<p>Apart from changing to paperless online accounts, there are some other tricks that identity thieves use online that you need to know about. The below online identity theft protection tips could save you from identity theft:</p>
<p><strong>Phishing </strong>– Identity thieves could send you an e-mail pretending to be from a financial institution that you trust. The e-mail will ask you to click on a link in the e-mail for you to enter your personal details like your social security number or bank / credit card details. Do not click on links in e-mails to access your accounts; instead type in the address in your browser yourself or contact the company directly.</p>
<p><strong>Trojan Horse</strong> – A hacker can use a Trojan horse that is placed in your computer to gain access to it. This malware could infect your computer when you download software, through e-mail attachments, or other applications or websites that have been exploited to allow installation of a Trojan horse. A hacker can use the Trojan horse for data theft (your passwords, bank, or credit card details,) keystroke logging, modifying files, uploading or downloading files. To remedy this, make sure you have the latest browser and firewall installed, hide and change your passwords often, and buy good security software that updates automatically.</p>
<p><strong>Malicious Websites</strong> – When surfing the web, you could inadvertently land on a malicious website that is used for phishing, online scams, spyware, or is an attack site. One solution to this is to download the free Compete toolbar that will give you an indication beside each site in your searches if the site can be trusted or not.</p>
<p><strong>Online Scams</strong> – There are thousands of online scams so your best option is to only open e-mail from people that you know. If you do get an offer that sounds too good to be true, it is generally because it is a scam. Some identity thieves send out offers for really cheap services but you will only be eligible for the discounted price if you act immediately by sending them a reply with your personal details. Please, do not send your personal details, like social security number, address, phone number, bank details, etc. It may seam obvious but you would not believe the number of people that fall for these scams.</p>
<p><strong>Identity Theft Protection Services</strong></p>
<p>Finally, even if you take the advice in this article about online identity theft protection and the article mentioned above about hands-on protection against identity theft, you could still become a victim of identity theft. Identity thieves are getting more cunning and using new techniques all the time so you have to be careful.</p>
<p>One way to be safe and to stop identity theft before it happens is to use an identity theft protection service. If you want more information about how these services work then read my <a title="TrustedID Review" href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/trustedid-r"><strong><a href="http://personalfinancesreview.com/identity-theft-protection-services-trustedid-review/">TrustedID Review</a></strong></a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:22:48 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you have several credit cards and they are all maxed out, then you are going to want to learn how to get rid of credit card debt. There are in fact a couple of options available to you. The important thing to remember though is that once you finally manage to <a title="Get Rid of Credit Card Debt" href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/debt"><strong>Get Rid of Credit Card Debt</strong></a>, you need to make sure that you are responsible and careful not to get back into credit card debt.</p>
<p>If you are looking for a credit card debt solution for the present time and also to help you into the future, then you might find the following article useful.</p>
<p><strong>First Stop Spending Then Start Making Payments</strong></p>
<p>The first thing that you need to do immediately is to stop charging items to your credit cards and start making payments. If you have a few credit cards then try to pay off one card at a time, otherwise it will be mentally exhausting trying to pay them all off together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="Get Rid of Credit Card Debt" href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/debt-free" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Click Here to Get Rid of Credit Card Debt</strong></span></a></p>
<p>Find out the amount of the minimum payment that the company is asking for each month, and make sure that you pay more than this amount. If you just pay the minimum then your interest charges are going to continue to accumulate like crazy and you are never going to be able to make a dent in your card debt.</p>
<p><strong>Don’t Get Rid of Credit Card Debt Only</strong></p>
<p>Actually, there are many people that recommend that you go with a credit card consolidation service. Depending on your credit, credit card debt consolidation can help you get out of debt but it is not for everyone. The problem is that if you have credit card debt you probably have other debts as well.</p>
<p>How about if you could have a plan that shows you not only how to get rid of credit card debt but also how to pay off all your debts like autos and even your mortgage. The best part is that you don’t have to wait 25 years or more to be debt free; with a solid step-by-step system you can <a title="Get Out of Debt Fast" href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/debt-free"><strong>Get Out of Debt Fast</strong></a>.</p>
<p>Well, there is a blueprint available that can get you out of debt in as little as 3 to 5 years, including your credit card debt and your mortgage. It doesn’t involve debt counseling, debt consolidation, or bankruptcy – and it certainly doesn’t involve anything illegal.</p>
<p>In truth, this system should be taught in school so that we don’t get generation after generation living in debt and from pay check to pay check. Of course, the credit card companies and lending companies would hate that as they would be out of business. That is why no one was willing to show you this system before as that would make a lot of companies angry; but someone has actually put together a complete blueprint that does in fact show you how to get out of debt fast and stay out of debt.</p>
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		<title>Identity Theft Protection Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:30:51 +0000</pubDate>
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We all know by now what identity theft or identity fraud is; but there are still many people that do not know the intricacies of these crimes or all of the issues involved. After all, how can you implement an Identity Theft Protection plan if you don’t know all the methods that the identity thieves [...]]]></description>
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We all know by now what identity theft or identity fraud is; but there are still many people that do not know the intricacies of these crimes or all of the issues involved. After all, how can you implement an <strong>Identity Theft Protection</strong> plan if you don’t know all the methods that the identity thieves use?</p>
<p><strong>First Some Facts</strong></p>
<p>Although the majority of identity theft instances occur when the head of the household is under 25 years old, live in an urban or suburban location, and are in the upper income range, does not mean that you are in no danger from identity thieves if you are 40 years old and live in a rural area.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a title="Save 15% on TrustedID Identity Theft Protection" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.trustedid.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;" href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/TrustedID" target="_top">Save 15% on TrustedID Identity Theft Protection<br />
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<p>As those people that are the hardest hit start taking measures, like using identity theft protection services, the identity thieves are going to start coming after the “softer” targets. This rings true when you realize that when there is a monetary loss, the average loss is only $1,500 or less.</p>
<p>Also the fact that 3% of households become victims of identity theft may seam low to some, it is still nearly 4 million households in the USA per year. Some figures put the total number of individuals affected as high as 15 million or more, so it is a situation that requires everyone to understand how the identity thieves operate and how you can protect yourself.</p>
<p><strong>What Methods do Identity Thieves Use?</strong></p>
<p>Just to give you an idea of the many methods used by identity thieves, below I will just list them so you can appreciate which ones you have to take more care with.</p>
<ul>
<li>Dumpster Diving - rummaging through your trash or in dumps to find personal or financial details – the solution is to always shred any documents or statements before disposing of them</li>
<li>Stealing Wallets or Purses – they will then have your identification details, credit / bank cards – hopefully not your Social Security number as you should not carry your card with you</li>
<li>Stealing Your Mail – This could include your bank and credit card statements, tax information, pre-approved credit offers, etc – Invest in a secure lockable mail box</li>
<li>Breaking Into Your House - personal information can be stolen from your home – have a secure safe hidden away in your home for personal documents</li>
<li>Obtaining Credit Reports Through Fraud – Thieves can obtain credit reports by fraudulently using their employer&#8217;s authorized access to credit reports or by posing as someone else who may have a legitimate right to obtain your credit report</li>
<li>Credit Card Skimming - stealing credit and debit card numbers as your card is processed by using an information storage device or skimmer – never let your credit card out of your sight in a shop or restaurant</li>
<li>Change of Address - Thieves have been known to complete a change of address form which diverts your mail to another address</li>
<li>Phishing – Thieves create websites and e-mail accounts that look like they are those of known and legitimate businesses, government agencies, or financial services – they then use them to trick you into giving out your username, passwords, bank account numbers, etc</li>
<li>Phone Calls – Thieves phone you to try and scam information from you by posing as a legitimate business person, bank official, or government official – they may also knock on your door and try to scam you in person</li>
</ul>
<p>As you can see, there are many methods involved, and I am sure I have missed out some. Some of these techniques are easy to avoid, like always shredding important papers and buying a locking and secure mail box. Other methods are often beyond your control and the only thing you can do is monitor your bank account information online on a daily basis to catch any unusual activity immediately.</p>
<p>I believe it has come to the point where it is nearly impossible to stay safe from identity thieves all of the time. That is why it is worth looking into acquiring the services of a good <strong>Identity Theft Protection Company</strong>. For a small monthly fee, these companies can protect you and your household by doing all the monitoring for you. After all, it is better to be safe than sorry. Read the <a title="TrustedID Review" href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/trustedid-r"><strong>TrustedID Review</strong></a> to find out more.<br />
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Website Reviewed: TrustedID - Identity Theft Protection service

Over 15 million people become victims of identity theft every year (some sources put that figure as high as 27 million). An identity is stolen every 2 seconds in the United States - the fastest growing crime in the U.S. for the past four years.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Reviewer: William Wilkie</p>
<p>Rating: <a href="http://personalfinancesreview.com/recommends/trustedid/"><img class="alignnone" title="5stars" src="http://personalfinancesreview.com/images/stars-5.jpg" alt="" width="64" height="12" /></a></p>
<p>Website Reviewed: <a title="TrustedID" href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/TrustedID" target="_blank">TrustedID - Identity Theft Protection service</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/TrustedID"><br />
<img style="border: 0pt none; margin: 8px;" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-2730532-10765411" border="0" alt="Click Here to Protect your Identity with TrustedID" width="300" height="250" align="right" /></a>Over 15 million people become victims of identity theft every year (some sources put that figure as high as 27 million). An identity is stolen every 2 seconds in the United States - the fastest growing crime in the U.S. for the past four years.</p>
<p><strong>Identity Theft Protection Service</strong></p>
<p>With the possibility of you being a victim of Identity Theft becoming more and more likely, what measures can you take to protect yourself and your family? Apart from basic security measures that you can do yourself, if you really want to be safe from Identity Theft, you should consider an Identity Theft Protection service.</p>
<p>One of the best, if not the best, in the industry of Identity Theft Protection services is <strong>TrustedID, Inc.</strong> Having researched several of these types of services, I want to go into detail by reviewing TrustedID, as they are the leaders in their field and have a good track record.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><a title="trustedid" href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/TrustedID" target="_blank"><strong>Click Here to visit the TrustedID website</strong></a></span></p>
<p><strong>TrustedID’s Mission</strong></p>
<p>Even if you are doing everything feasible by yourself to protect your identity, you can be better protected with TrustedID. No one offers a more comprehensive, proactive protection that will take your personal data security to the next level. They&#8217;re continuously developing new tools and services in order to stay one step ahead of identity thieves. With their On-Call Protection Specialists available to answer any questions or concerns you have, they&#8217;re with you every step of the way in managing and protecting all areas of your personal information.</p>
<p><strong>IDFreeze</strong></p>
<p>Their main product is called IDFreeze. It delivers an all-inclusive protection system that helps detect and stop identity theft before it happens, so you don&#8217;t have to worry. It is available for both individuals and families, and provides you with over 15 points of proactive protection to keep your identity safe.</p>
<p>Identity theft almost always happens when it is least expected. With IDFreeze, you don&#8217;t need to worry about the likelihood that it will happen to you or someone in your family. IDFreeze makes it easy and inexpensive to protect yourself and your family.</p>
<p>IDFreeze is unlike credit monitoring services which only alerts you after there is a problem. IDFreeze helps stop identity theft before it happens and protects you well beyond what credit monitoring can offer. It is also all backed by a $1,000,000 service warranty and On-Call Protection Specialists, so you don&#8217;t have to worry.</p>
<p>Here are some of the types of protection that is covered by this <a href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/TrustedID">Identity Theft Protection service</a>:</p>
<ul> Public Database Scanning<br />
Credit Card Scanning<br />
Social Security Number Scanning<br />
Name &amp; Address Scanning<br />
Bank Account Number Scanning<br />
Lost Wallet Protection<br />
Fraud Alerts<br />
Medical Benefits Protection<br />
Junk Mail Reduction<br />
Spyware Protection<br />
Free Annual Credit Reports<br />
$1,000,000 Warranty Protection<br />
On-call Protection Specialists<br />
Family Protection</ul>
<p><strong>Summary of IDFreeze</strong></p>
<p>Surprisingly, IDFreeze is very economical, considering the peace of mind that it will give you. In fact, you may be surprised to learn that it costs a lot less than a dollar a day, and that is for the family plan. Considering the many ways that identity thieves can use your personal information, it is very difficult for an individual to keep themselves safe. But with an Identity Theft Protection Service from TrustedID, you can sleep easily knowing that you are protected as much as is possible.</p>
<p><strong>CreditLock</strong></p>
<p>An optional extra service that TrustedID provides is called CreditLock™. It ensures that your credit report is not available to third parties without your express authorization, providing you the maximum protection available. Note: This enhanced service is only available with an IDFreeze subscription.</p>
<p>Adding CreditLock to your IDFreeze subscription adds an additional layer of protection. It provides the maximum security for your identity by placing a freeze on your credit report.</p>
<p>Once this is in place, the three major credit bureaus, Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, cannot release your credit report to third parties without your authorization. As creditors won&#8217;t grant new credit until they can see your credit report, identity thieves can NOT open new accounts in your name.</p>
<p>The locking and unlocking of your credit is made easy for you. To set up the credit freeze, TrustedID contacts the three national credit bureaus via certified mail, on your behalf.</p>
<p>When you want to open a new account or release your credit report for any reason, just call one of the On-Call Protection specialists. You can lock and unlock your credit reports as often as you&#8217;d like.</p>
<p>Just take into account that, because CreditLock prevents the release of your credit report to new lenders, it requires a few days planning to lock and unlock your credit if you are applying for a new credit card or loan.</p>
<p>CreditLock is a one time payment to lock down your credit, which varies depending on which State you live in and your age. It costs between a one time payment of $14.95 and $44.95, which isn’t so bad, but you will have to pay between $9.95 and $39.95 to unfreeze your credit if you want to apply for new credit.</p>
<p><strong>Summary of CreditLock</strong></p>
<p>You should consider this option if you don’t plan to apply for new credit that often. Also, if you have already been a victim of identity theft or your information has been exposed to a third party due to a data breach, then CreditLock will make sure that no one can take out credit in your name.</p>
<p>On the other hand, if you constantly apply for credit, like store credit cards, loans, or if you are planning on taking out a mortgage or a large loan, then CreditLock may not be for you. Although, in the case of a mortgage or a large loan, you can easily add CreditLock protection to your account after the loan application has been approved.</p>
<p><strong>The Better Business Bureau</strong></p>
<p>TrustedId, Inc. started business in October of 2004 and has been a BBB Accredited business since July 2006. TrustedId, Inc. participates in the BBBOnLine Program and has agreed to use special procedures including arbitration, if necessary, to resolve disputes.  This means it supports BBB&#8217;s services to the public and meets their BBB Accreditation standards. BBB processed a total of 10 complaints about TrustedId, Inc. in the last 36 months, their standard reporting period. Of these 10 complaints, 9 were resolved by TrustedID satisfactorily and 1 was administratively closed by the BBB.</p>
<p><strong>Summary of TrustedID</strong></p>
<p>There BBB rating of “A” is very reassuring – they are not a “A+” yet, just because of the time that they have been in business (5 years). Also, the number of complaints, 10 in 36 months, is very small for a service based business and they have all been attended to.</p>
<p>Out of all the Identity Theft Protection Services, TrustedID has the most comprehensive identity theft protection. They also constantly monitor the new ways that identity thieves operate and develop new services and tools to stay one step ahead of the thieves. They are also lobbying Congress to help lawmakers understand that you, and only you, should determine who sees your personal information and who can gain access to it.</p>
<p>So, if you want to protect yourselves from America&#8217;s fastest growing crime, identity theft, take a closer look at what <a title="TrustedID" href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/TrustedID"><strong></strong></a><strong><a href="http://personalfinancesreview.com/recommends/trustedid/">TrustedID</a></strong> can do for you.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 03:57:36 +0000</pubDate>
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If you find yourself in the horrible experience of losing your home, you should be doing all you can to stop the foreclosure process. One thing you should not do is throw money away with a loan modification company or foreclosure prevention services. Instead, check out [...]]]></description>
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<p>Website Reviewed: <a title="DIY Loan Modification Kit" href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/diy-loan-mod" target="_blank">The DIY Loan Modification Kit</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/diy-loan-mod" target="_blank"><img class="alignright" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 8px;" title="DIY Loan Modification" src="http://personalfinancesreview.com/images/diyloanmodkit-box-sm.jpg" alt="" width="190" height="169" /></a>If you find yourself in the horrible experience of losing your home, you should be doing all you can to stop the foreclosure process. One thing you should not do is throw money away with a loan modification company or foreclosure prevention services. Instead, check out another option which I detail in this DIY Loan Modification Kit review.</p>
<p>In fact, the Obama government came out with a warning about using loan modification companies. So, you will need to learn the ins and outs of working with your lender to negotiate a mortgage loan modification. The best way to do that is by checking out the DIY Loan Modification Kit by Shawn St. Prix.</p>
<p><a title="The Do It Yourself Loan Modification Kit" href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/diy-loan-mod" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Click Here to visit the DIY Loan Modification Kit</strong></span></a></p>
<p><strong>The Do It Yourself Loan Modification Kit will show you how to:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Lower the interest rate and payment</li>
<li>Reduce the principal balance</li>
<li>Convert an adjustable rate to a fixed rate</li>
<li>Lender forgiveness of missed payments</li>
<li>Remove all late fees and charges</li>
<li>Halt the foreclosure Process</li>
<li>Or have your lender agree to any combination of these!</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Do You Qualify for a Home Loan Modification?</strong></p>
<p>In essence, anyone who is having trouble paying their existing loan is a candidate for a home loan modification. Due to the financial crisis, mortgage lenders are willing to work with mortgage holders who are having trouble paying their mortgage. However, homeowners presently in an adjustable rate mortgage, have a high interest rate, are upside down on their home, and/or are experiencing any kind of hardship, are high probability candidates.</p>
<p>The priority for your approval by your lender is your ability to make the new modified payments now and in the future. You need to supply the lender with proof of your income, along with a complete and accurate financial statement detailing your income and expenses to show them that you will be able to afford the new, lower payment.</p>
<p><strong>Do You Need the Do It Yourself Loan Modification Kit?</strong></p>
<p>There are certain questions that your lender will ask you; you need to know the right answer to these questions. You will have to know the correct way to approach your lender and how to negotiate with them. You will need to fill in all the forms correctly and with the suitable information that guarantees your success with your loan modification application.</p>
<p>Even though the government have told the mortgage lenders and banks do help out lenders facing foreclosures, it is still quite a complicated process. With the DIY Loan Modification Kit you will have all the information you need to make the process go as smoothly and favourable as possible.</p>
<p><strong>What Else is Included in the Kit?</strong></p>
<p>Shawn St. Prix has included several valuable resources in his kit that will help you immensely. Below is a list of these bonuses (for a full description and the significance of these bonuses, please visit the website):</p>
<p>Bonus 1: The 5 most important loan modification questions.<br />
Bonus 2: Mortgage lender script.<br />
Bonus 3: Budget worksheets.<br />
Bonus 4: Document checklist needed for lender submission.<br />
Bonus 5: Hardship letters that work.<br />
Bonus 6: Numerous examples of actual paperwork.<br />
Bonus 7: The homeowner affordability and stability plan.</p>
<p><strong>Conclusion</strong></p>
<p>I know your home means a lot to you and your family. It would be very painful to lose it by not taking action, especially considering that the information you will receive in the Do It Yourself Loan Modification Kit can stop foreclosures - and the price of the kit is ridiculously low.</p>
<p>Remember, if you have no idea how to go through the process of a loan modification process, the alternative would be to fork out thousands (that you can&#8217;t afford) to a loan modification company or to foreclosure prevention services - <strong>don&#8217;t go that route</strong> - use the knowledge and tools that are in the kit and do it yourself.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/diy-loan-mod" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft" style="margin: 8px;" title="The DIY Loan Modification Kit" src="http://personalfinancesreview.com/images/diyloanmodkit-button.gif" alt="" width="180" height="180" /></a>Attorney Based Loan Mod? Same Tactics - Only $49.95</p>
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Website Reviewed:  Debt Free in Three
How would you like to be debt free for life? I know, it sounds impossible when you are up to your neck in debt and can&#8217;t seam to see away out of your debt problems. But, how would you like to be debt free in as little [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Reviewer: William Wilkie</p>
<p>Rating: <img class="alignnone" title="5stars" src="http://personalfinancesreview.com/images/stars-5.jpg" alt="" width="64" height="12" /></p>
<p>Website Reviewed:  <a title="Debt Free in Three" href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/debt-free" target="_blank">Debt Free in Three</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.personalfinancesreview.com/planningpersonalfinance/debt-free" target="_blank"><img class="alignright" style="margin: 8px;" title="Debt Free in Three book" src="http://personalfinancesreview.com/images/debtfreeinthreebook.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="250" /></a>How would you like to be debt free for life? I know, it sounds impossible when you are up to your neck in debt and can&#8217;t seam to see away out of your debt problems. But, how would you like to be debt free in as little as 3 to 5 years? Well, this Debt Free in Three review will show you why you should consider this system.</p>
<p>The author of Debt Free in Three is Clint Holland. He was over $200,000 in debt and managed to get out of debt in 4 years. But, this system works, whether you are only a few thousand in debt or several hundred thousand dollars in debt. It also doesn&#8217;t matter if you earn $25K or $250K a year, or even where you live, you can still use this system to be debt free quickly.</p>
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<p>Even if your bills are already more than your income the program will still work. There is a unique 5-step process for handling this exact situation.</p>
<p><strong>About Clint Holland</strong></p>
<p>Now, Clint says that he isn&#8217;t a financial egghead and is just an ordinary guy that was in serious debt, but managed to find a proven way to get out of debt. In truth, I read an interview about him, and he is actually in a very good position to give financial advice.</p>
<p>He worked for a large credit and insurance company specializing in sub-prime lending, basically lending to those with bad credit debt. He reached the position of Senior Developer and through the years learned a lot about how credit really works. He was responsible not for writing and maintaining their loan software but also for interacting with the credit bureau. Through this process he learned some little known secrets that they don&#8217;t tell the public and when he put them together in a single package, it became real powerful - the Debt-Free-In-Free system.</p>
<p><strong>What the Debt Free in Three System Is Not</strong></p>
<p>It is NOT a marketing system that finds loopholes for getting out of debt that could damage your reputation, ruin your credit, and bring lawsuits against you.</p>
<p>It is NOT about filing for bankruptcy; your credit and your ability to finance a home and car will be gone for 7-10 years.</p>
<p>It is NOT about debt consolidation loans; a debt reduction plan like that will lighten your load a little bit but not why become debt free in 25 years when you can do it in 3-5 years?</p>
<p>It is NOT about using one of those non-profit debt management companies either. They consolidate your debt so you pay them the accruing interest owed - that is how they are in business and how they can afford to advertise their services.</p>
<p><strong>What is the Debt Free in Three System</strong></p>
<p>The Debt Free in Three System is a simple 4-step process. Here are the steps involved:</p>
<p><strong>Step 1:</strong> Is all about putting the cap on the little leaks that keep families broke or even poor. Listen to a special audio program that will halt this immediately after only listening to it once.</p>
<p><strong>Step 2:</strong> Will cut your monthly costs by as much as 70% as soon as TODAY! It&#8217;s a few simple tricks that anyone can easily activate.</p>
<p><strong>Step 3:</strong> Is the Secret Military Strategy that works almost as mysteriously as the 80/20 principle and the principle of compound interest. This is the nuclear powerhouse that guarantees you to be out of debt in not 35 years or 25 years but just 3 to 5 years!</p>
<p><strong>Step 4:</strong> Is simply laying out the plan and activating it. Stuff any kid can do.</p>
<p><strong>Worthwhile Bonuses</strong></p>
<p>Also included, you will find some valuable bonuses. Of note, is the Debt Knife software that creates for you a guaranteed blueprint for getting you out of debt according to the 4-step system; unlimited lifetime updates and upgrades; and personal e-mail support from Clint Holland.</p>
<p><strong>Conclusion</strong></p>
<p>I have seen many &#8220;get out of debt&#8221; programs that either don&#8217;t work, are to complicated, or only work to a certain degree. But if you want to truly enjoy a debt free for life existence then give the Debt Free in Three system a try. There is nothing to lose with the 100% money back guarantee, but there is everything to gain - don&#8217;t spend the next 35 years of your life buried in debt when you can be debt free in 3-5 years! They are also a member of the BBB, so order with confidence today.</p>
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