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Amazing Money Secrets

by Ken and Daria Dolan

Double talk. Industry lingo. Insider schemes. The financial world can be tricky to navigate unless you have a clear map to help you. In this Special Report, Ken and Daria Dolan lay out secrets to getting the most out of some of the biggest money situations you'll face, without falling victim to industry insiders set to take more of your money.

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Report Identity Theft Quickly to Minimize Damage

Ten million Americans have their identity stolen every year. Even the most careful of us could fall prey to identity theft.

If you think your social security number, birth date, credit card or checkbook has been stolen, act swiftly to minimize damage.

  1. Start by getting fraud alert to credit reporting agencies. Place a fraud alert on your credit report immediately by contacting Experian, Transunion or Equifax. If your state allows it, also request a security freeze to stop new accounts from being opened.
  2. Close bank and credit card accounts and notify creditors.
  3. Fill out an identity theft report with your local or state law enforcement. A police report is most important.
  4. Then be sure you check all bank and credit card statements as soon as you receive them in the mail.
  5. Report any purchases or debits that are not yours.

For more information, log on to the Identity Theft Resource Center at www.idtheft.org.

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Child Savings Accounts

When opening a savings account for your child, make sure their Social Security number is used as the account's tax identification number. That way, as long as your child is under age 14, interest earned will be taxed at your child's lower tax rate, not at your tax rate. This rule holds true as long as your child earns less than $1,300 a year in interest.

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