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Your SSN Can Now Be Accurately Guessed Using Date and Place of Birth

Posted July 8, 2009 - 08:29 by Paul Michael

Technology, General Tips, Consumer Affairs

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It seems that nothing is safe any more. And now your Social Security Number, the lynchpin to you credit score, taxes, government benefits and more, is under attack. It can be guessed, with a staggering degree of accuracy, using simple information you probably have on sites like Facebook and MySpace.

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Lose Your Job Without Losing Your Identity

Posted March 22, 2009 - 18:58 by Linsey Knerl

Personal Finance, Career and Income, Career Building

Getting a pink slip can cause more distress than just a shrinking income. It can also give you a sense of insecurity and may make you question your place in this world. Here are three effective schools of thought for keeping your sense of self (long after the paychecks quit coming.)

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