April 2008 Accounting Newsletter

1. SMART TIPS TO HELP MANAGE YOUR DEBT
Debt is not always a bad thing. Taking out a loan can make it possible to buy a home, purchase a new car or send your child to college. However, building up too much debt - and failing to manage your outstanding balances wisely - can be costly mistakes. Here are some tips to remedy this problem.
http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?sid=13161

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2. PROTECTING YOUR CHILD AGAINST IDENTIFY THEFT
The number of cases of ID theft committed against children is increasing, and parents may be completely unaware until the child is denied a driver’s license or a college loan because of the bad record that an identity thief has built in the child’s name. Here are some steps you can take to
prevent your child from becoming a victim.
http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?sid=1316

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3. THIS MONTH'S PODCAST: FINANCIAL PLANNING
Learn how to get started on the road to financial security by listening to this month's free podcast.
http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?sid=1314

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4. FREE FICO SCORE ESTIMATOR
Just answer 10 easy questions from Visa’s free credit estimator, and you'll get a free estimated range of your scores from the main credit bureaus - Experian, TransUnion and Equifax.
http://www.whatsmyscore.org/estimator

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5. THINK GREEN TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND HELP YOUR BOTTOM LINE
Whether you’re preparing for summer’s heat or winter’s frost - or looking to lower your gasoline expenses - there are many practical ways to cut costs. And when you reduce your energy use, the environment benefits from lower greenhouse gas emissions. Here are some tips to help you save money and do the Earth a favor.
http://www.moneymattersnj.com/story.cfm?sid=13167

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