Debt

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...
Home ownership

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...