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Tips for Saving $$$

saving_dollars.jpgSeptember 2008

The past few months have seen continuing high prices at the gas pump and rising prices at the supermarket checkout counter. Uncertain economic times also make most of us budget conscious. Have you been looking for ways to save a few dollars? Then, this report’s for you. This month I've searched the Web for lots of tips to help you save dollars. The savings can start to add up, the more tips you follow.

 

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September 2008

Straight Talk about Identity Theft Monitoring Services

 

 

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Credit Card Phishing

Will You Be Lucky Enough to Get a Call Like This?

credit_card_phishing.jpgYou’re sitting around when you get a call from someone who says they are with your credit card company’s fraud department. There’s “suspicious” activity on your account.

Because you are very smart, you know scam artists make calls like this and start questioning the caller.

“Well, I understand your suspicion,” she says, “but my badge number is 148236. You’re welcome to call the number on your credit card if you don’t want to talk with me, but please talk with someone in the fraud department immediately. We think someone is charging to your account.”

The lady sounds pretty legit, but you’re still thinking about hanging up when she continues…

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Brain Food

September 2008

Each month, Brain Food highlights podcasts by others on key issues that impact your pocketbook.

This month we're featuring two podcasts focusing on your money from National Public Radio.

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September 2008

Student Loans: Avoiding Deceptive Offers
This factsheet from the FTC and the U.S. Department of Education, provides tips on spotting deceptive private student loan practices.

Privacy Basics and Opt-Out Strategies
This fact sheet from the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse provides tips for protecting your privacy.

With all the blogs on the Internet, how do you find ones that provide good information? Here are a few that are loaded with helpful information.

Consumer Reports Blogs
Loaded with tips, reviews, and lots more, these blogs cover cars, electronics, home & garden, safety, money & shopping, health, and babies & kids.

Gov Gab is the U.S. government blog from the Federal Citizen Information Center. These entertaining blog entries cover many topics and point readers to resources on various federal websites.

The StraightTalk Team

stt.jpgOur StraightTalk team of Nick, Will and Remar brings three generations of consumer knowledge to the Corning Federal Credit Union Community.

Each month, Nick, Remar and Will will be bringing all of our community topical and tough consumer information, and we’re proud to have them as part of the Corning team. Read More