Blog Archive: February 2007

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From The Ilyce Glink Show Yesterday

Added February 26, 2007 by Ilyce Glink

Sorry I didn't get this up on time, Folks. Crazy day, what with Tax Day around the corner for corporations.

Trusted ID, a company that sells services to consumers to help stem the tide of identity theft, has started a database of compromised Social Security numbers. Here's the place where you can…

Topics: identity theft, social security

Real Estate Agent Arrested for Growing Pot

Added February 15, 2007 by Ilyce Glink

Geez. I know times are tough in the real estate market, but do you have to grow pot in the basement in order to survive?

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported today that a Fayetteville real estate agent and her husband masterminded a $12 million pot-growing ring. Apparently, they were growing pot…

Topics: real estate agent

Ranking Insurance Companies

Added February 14, 2007 by Ilyce Glink

I'm often asked how to figure out whether to go with one insurance company or another. I give the standard answer:

  • Check them out at Moody's (www.moodys.com), Duff & Phelps (www.duffandphelps.com), AM Best (www.ambest.com), Fitch (www.fitch.com), Standard & Poors (www.standardandpoors.com…

Topics: title insurance, life insurance, insurance, BBB, term insurance, homeowners insurance, health insurance

National Consumer Protection Week

Added February 4, 2007 by Ilyce Glink

I know this sounds like a Hallmark Holiday, but it's really just the Federal government trying to get your attention focused on protecting yourself: your identity, your retirement, your rights.

Take a look at the information under Identity Theft. That's where you'll find the links.

In the meantime…

Topics: personal finance advice, identity theft, retirement, personal finance, consumer advice