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AP IMPACT: New ID Theft Targets Kids’ SS Numbers
AP IMPACT: New ID theft targets kids’ Social Security numbers, could threaten credit system Identity theft – Social Security number – Social Security – United States – Theft

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AP IMPACT: New ID theft targets kids’ Social Security numbers, could threaten credit system
The latest form of identity theft doesn’t depend on stealing your Social Security number. Now thieves are targeting your kid’s number long before the little one even has a bank account. …

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If you’re worried because you have great credit, but your wife/husband doesn’t, don’t worry: you and your spouse have separate credit files and they don’t have to affect each other. In fact, depending on what state you live in, you’re probably not even repsonsible for bills your husband or wife runs up under their name while you’re married. But if you have joint accounts or co-signed a loan, you are both equally responsible. This video recommends that married people have at least one credit card in their name only and that you don’t let one spouse’s bad credit affect the other spouse’s credit score. For more credit tips for married couples, visit UnionPlus.org

British Columbia Discovery Fund and Discovery Capital Management Celebrate Successes at BC Technology Impact Awards
British Columbia Discovery Fund (VCC) Inc. and Discovery Capital Management Corp. are delighted to announce that two of their portfolio companies were honoured by the British Columbia Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) at its annual Technology Impact Awards held on June 8, 2010. read more

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State passes new teacher retirement incentive law that could impact teacher layoffs in Washtenaw County
In a relatively rare middle-of-the-night session, the Michigan Legislature approved a plan aimed at saving schools money by coaxing thousands of public school employees into retirement this summer. The bill narrowly passed the Democrat-led House by a 56-45 vote after……

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What impact does closing credit cards have on your credit score?
I have a number of credits that I am not using. What impact if any would closing some of these accounts have on my credit score?

How credit scores impact your mortgage rate
A low credit score results in a high mortgage rate, which adds up to a ton of money over time.

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