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Eve Becker has been writing and editing about a variety of topics, from personal finance to health and medical issues, for more than 20 years. For the Equifax finance blog, she has written stories about retirement, child identity theft and family money issues. As Managing Editor of Tribune Media Services, Eve was responsible for 250 nationally syndicated columns and features, with topics ranging from banking and real estate to pets. She also is a former contributor to the Chicago Tribune’s Your Money section. Eve graduated from the University of Michigan and lives in Chicago with her husband and two daughters.
Written by Eve Becker on July 2, 2012
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Yesterday’s blog covered how to be a proactive and informed consumer, how to find the best health insurance plan, and how to deal with health insurance errors. Today we will cover how to take advantage of all the services offered by your health insurance plan…
Americans spend thousands of dollars on healthcare costs each year, but just having health insurance isn’t enough. To maximize your health insurance plan, you need to utilize its benefits effectively. With dollars flying out of your pocket for your insurance premium, co-pays, out-of-pocket costs, and…
Navigating the world of healthcare and insurance can be difficult, but if your health insurance claim was rejected, you still have options. Last week’s blog addressed reasons your claim might be rejected. Here are tips for consumers looking to file a health insurance appeal. Steps…
Dealing with an illness or injury can be upsetting, yet it can add insult to that injury when your health insurance claim is rejected. The insurance company may deny payment for your medical care or it may decide that the treatment your doctor has recommended…
Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States, says the Identity Theft Resource Center, a non-profit organization that specializes in helping victims of identity theft. As complaints are on the rise, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has become more involved in…
Written by Eve Becker on April 18, 2012
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How can child identity theft involve tax fraud? Identity theft occurs when someone, without your permission, uses your or your child’s personal information such as name, Social Security number, or other identifier to commit fraud or other crimes. Identity theft, and child identity theft in…
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