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Identity Theft Services May Not Protect You
 There are plenty of identity theft services out there. For $10 or $15
per month, they'll help to make sure that your identity isn't stolen. They
primarily do this by monitoring your credit report to make sure there
is no suspicious activity. The problem is it's too late once you find a
problem on your credit report. The best way to protect yourself is to
take a proactive approach to make sure you are protecting your
information, and to also monitor your reports. These tips will help you protect yourself regardless of whether you decide to use a service or not. Read more here.
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Wireless Broadband Network To Launch
 Watch your back phone companies. There's a new player in the wireless
broadband world called LightSquared, a soon-to-be-launched nationwide
4G-LTE wireless broadband network that uses satellite coverage to
facilitate a whole new experience for the end user, and their goal is
to cover 92 percent of the population by 2015. Yep, the ambitious plan from the private-equity firm Harbinger Capital Partners is to revolutionize communications in the United States. Learn more here.
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Protect Yourself From Debit Card Fraud
 Believe you're immune to debit card fraud? Think again. Unfortunately,
when a criminal gains access to your debit card number and, in some
cases, PIN, to make unauthorized purchases, there's a chance that your
savings may be completely wiped out. From PIN thefts to
thieves stealing debit card numbers, to shady employees to hackers,
debit card fraud can happen to you, so it's important to lower the
threat. It's time to protect yourself. Read more
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Consumerism? Freegans Aren't Buying It
 Vying
to be the ultimate budget-conscious consumer? Check out "freeganism," a
lifestyle of alternative-living strategies focused on minimal
participation in the conventional economy and limited use of its
resources. A global movement starting in the 1990s, freeganism was born out of environmentalism and anti-globalization. Click here for the lowdown.
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Six Tricks To Avoid When Renting A Car
 Renting a car this summer travel season? Get your motor running. But,
before heading out on the highway, make sure you avoid the games car
rental companies are playing to raise revenue from unsuspecting
consumers. Yep, rental groups are getting creative with a slew of odd
add-on fees and wacky rules in an apparent attempt to lift their
profits. Learn more here.
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