If you’ve been an unfortunate victim of identity theft, you are probably all too familiar with the destruction the situation can cause. You have to sort through financial transactions and dig up records, prove which accounts belong to you, and guard against further damage. Once…
As we live in an increasingly connected world, there are more and more ways to become a victim of identity theft and have your personal information be used fraudulently. If you experience identity theft and you don’t report it, you may still be responsible for…
Raising Financially Responsible Children As we begin the new year, I not only am making my own set of resolutions, but I am also revisiting my goals for my child. One of those goals is to raise her to be financially responsible. And while school…
Fraud alerts and security freezes are ways to protect yourself from identity theft and protect your credit score, but do you know how to use these protective measures and which one you might need? How security freezes work Many (but not all) states allow you to…
Fraud alerts and security freezes are ways to protect yourself from identity theft and protect your credit score, but do you know how to use these protective measures and which one you might need? Understanding the differences Let’s think of fraudulent acts as injuries to…
Most people shop around for the best price on clothes, electronics, and airline tickets. But when it comes to finding the best credit card, too often people forget how much they can save by comparison shopping. When it’s time for a new credit card, be…