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SAVING YOU MONEY
Stacy Case
In tonight's Saving You Money, alarming news for parents of young children. A recent study shows more than 10% of children age five and under have someone else using their social security numbers.
That's more than a 50% increase from last year. We all know how much identity theft can end up costing. If you missed Data Privacy Day yesterday, it's not too late to take steps now to protect your pocketbook and your credit. One easy way is to change your passwords.
Michelle Dennedy with McAfee Security says, "That's one of the easiest things you can do. Make a very complicated password. Check your security settings . You should not have a security question that is answered by something you routinely post on Facebook for example. So, make sure that your security question is truly secure."
Experts say it's not a good idea to store your credit card on retail sites. Sure, it may be convenient when you're shopping online, but it's risky. If you have your credit card saved with companies for monthly bill payment, make sure it's password protected and re read that company's privacy policy. The National Cyber Security Alliance and McAfee report that 90% of Americans do not feel completely safe with their information online. Prices at the pump are on the rise. The latest Lundberg survey shows the price of a gallon of gas rose two cents over the past two weeks. The average price for a gallon regular is $3.18 locally. The rising price of crude oil is causing refineries to pass on that cost to you. To save money on gas, don't idle. You're getting zero miles per gallon when you do. Use cruise control, combine errands andkeep your speed below 60 miles per hour. For the cheapest gas prices, check the Fox Fuel Gauge at Fox17.com.
If you're like me, you never pay full price for anything and JCPenney is making that easier. The retail chain had nixed its targeted sales last year, but is now bringing those periodic sales back. The retail chain says it wants to lure shoppers back who were turned off when the discounts disappeared.
Stacy Case
In tonight's Saving You Money, alarming news for parents of young children. A recent study shows more than 10% of children age five and under have someone else using their social security numbers.
That's more than a 50% increase from last year. We all know how much identity theft can end up costing. If you missed Data Privacy Day yesterday, it's not too late to take steps now to protect your pocketbook and your credit. One easy way is to change your passwords.
Michelle Dennedy with McAfee Security says, "That's one of the easiest things you can do. Make a very complicated password. Check your security settings . You should not have a security question that is answered by something you routinely post on Facebook for example. So, make sure that your security question is truly secure."
Experts say it's not a good idea to store your credit card on retail sites. Sure, it may be convenient when you're shopping online, but it's risky. If you have your credit card saved with companies for monthly bill payment, make sure it's password protected and re read that company's privacy policy. The National Cyber Security Alliance and McAfee report that 90% of Americans do not feel completely safe with their information online. Prices at the pump are on the rise. The latest Lundberg survey shows the price of a gallon of gas rose two cents over the past two weeks. The average price for a gallon regular is $3.18 locally. The rising price of crude oil is causing refineries to pass on that cost to you. To save money on gas, don't idle. You're getting zero miles per gallon when you do. Use cruise control, combine errands andkeep your speed below 60 miles per hour. For the cheapest gas prices, check the Fox Fuel Gauge at Fox17.com.
If you're like me, you never pay full price for anything and JCPenney is making that easier. The retail chain had nixed its targeted sales last year, but is now bringing those periodic sales back. The retail chain says it wants to lure shoppers back who were turned off when the discounts disappeared.
Wednesday, January 30 2013, 12:12 AM CST
Tennessee News
Man charged with faking marriage to visit inmate
May 22, 2013 13:32 GMT
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) -- Washington County authorities say a man faked a marriage certificate so he could visit a woman held in the Johnson City Detention Facility.
The Johnson City Press (http://bit.ly/14QBr9L ) reports investigators discovered the ruse after the May 14 visit by 32-year-old Robert S. Hicks of Elizabethton. Hicks was arrested Tuesday on a charge of criminal simulation. He was jailed at the Washington County Detention Center in lieu of $10,000 bond, pending a court appearance Wednesday.
Information from: Johnson City Press, http://www.johnsoncitypress.com
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