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3 Credit Card Scams You Need to Watch Out For
Falling for a credit card scam is an incredibly frustrating experience and having your financial security disturbed for even a short time can disrupt...
Fewer Americans Are Worried About Credit Card Theft
People either perhaps feel like payment security has improved or just don’t care about having their data stolen, because the share of Americans who...
Worried About Hackers? Surf the Web with Your Mom
An old Chinese proverb says: “There is only one beautiful child in the world, and every mother has it.” But there are times when...
Why You Should Consider Refinancing
If you’re serious about reducing the interest you owe on your mortgage, refinancing could be a good bet. It can reduce your monthly payments...
4 Tips for Getting Approved for a Personal Loan
If you have high-interest credit card debt or outstanding bills, you may be considering taking out a personal loan. A personal loan typically does...
New Report Argues Everyone Should Consider a Credit Freeze
Given how often data breaches happen, it’s likely your personal information will be exposed, sold or abused, if it hasn’t yet been already. Identity...
Identity Theft: A Real-World Version of ‘The Walking Dead’
In the post-apocalyptic world of “The Walking Dead,” it’s a foregone conclusion that zombies happen, and they aren’t picky. One real-world parallel of finding...
How to Tell the Difference Between a Pyramid Scheme & a...
Nearly one-third of U.S. workers describe themselves as “free agents,” and talk of the “gig economy” has grown so loud that it’s an issue...
3 Things You Should Absolutely Never Do With a Credit Card
There are two kinds of credit card advice. What you will most commonly hear are smart recommendations for how to use your credit card. These tips...
The CIA Director Got Hacked Because of Data Breach Fatigue
“He's supposed to be so high in the government. Head of CIA. He should be more clever.” Those are the words of an alleged...
How to Get on the Same Financial Page With Your Spouse
When you say “I do,” many wedding vows have you agreeing to a lifetime of better or worse, in sickness and health for richer or...
4 Steps for Getting the Best Financial Aid
We have all heard it in the news. Most of us have even heard it from our friends and family: Student loan debt is taking...
Physician Heal Thyself: Are Your Medical Records Safe?
According to an article in Tech Times, healthcare providers in the U.S. may lose $305 billion in the next five years due to cyberattacks....
The Defense Question We Should Continue Debating: Cybersecurity
It doesn’t matter if they are state-sponsored or live in their parents’ basement. Hackers thrive in the shadows of our culture. Leaders hesitate to...
Thinking About Taking Out a Loan? Read This First
The prospect of taking on debt can be nerve-racking, but borrowing money can also help you make life-changing purchases. From funding your higher education...
Does Your Airline Really Understand Data Security?
A friendly reminder to organizations in regular communication with the public: You never know who John Q. Public is; for example, it could be...
6 Cybersecurity Best Practices for Companies Looking to Protect Their Data
In my forthcoming book, Swiped, partially excerpted below, I examine some of the enterprise level, cybersecurity best practices. These are the questions organizations need...
Your Right to Sue Your Bank May Be Getting Stronger
The fine print may be small, but it’s about to be the subject of a very large fight that will impact virtually every American...
The Key to a Smooth Mortgage Process? Paperwork
So you are ready to apply for a mortgage or refinance your current mortgage to terms better suited for you? You may be focusing...
How to Master Your Credit Score without a Trial By Fire
I was visiting a house of worship last Sunday – no, I didn’t have to wear a name tag – and while listening to...