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The TSA Wants To Know Your Birthday, But Doesn't Plan On Sending A Gift

The TSA wants to know your birthday and if you are a boy or a girl, says USAToday. Apparently, they've been tagging too many of our fine citizens are terrorists and need more information in order to help with their "background checks." More »

2:45 PM on Thu Nov 29 2007
By Meg Marco
3,095 views, 32 comments

privacy

Do A Background Check On Yourself

Companies can order all sorts of reports on you and make judgments about you, from banks, to landlords to employers. Here's how you can see the data they're seeing and make sure the record is right. More »

12:54 PM on Fri Jun 1 2007
By Ben Popken
144,715 views, 16 comments

stockbrokers

Is Your Broker a Crook? Check Their Background!

While most small investors are better served by using a discount broker, there are times you may want to invest with a real human being. If you're that kind of highfalutin investor, you can now see if a broker has a "record." More »

1:07 PM on Fri Mar 23 2007
By consumerintern
926 views, 5 comments