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Identity Theft Risk Reduction Practices

Identity theft is typically not a stand-alone crime but, rather, part of another crime such as credit card, bank account, healthcare, or income tax fraud. Commonly stolen pieces of PII include Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, and driver’s licenses.

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Spotting credit trouble

The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.

Protecting Your Identity

Identity theft.  They say that in this world there is now one degree of separation between any individual and someone…

To Catch a Thief

Many Americans have taken steps in recent years to protect their identity. However, one report found identity theft hit an…

Weighing the benefits of pre-paid debit card

Today more than half of all Americans use prepaid debit cards for personal use, compared to just 19% in 2008.¹

The lowdown on those free credit scores

Ever wonder about those free credit scores you get once a year?

The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores

The Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act of 2003 provided individuals with valuable rights to the credit information companies keep…