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Ashley Madison Breach Marks the Rise of ‘Data Kidnapping’

Some secrets are more valuable than others. And some secrets are more valuable TO others. In perhaps the most predictable extortion hack ever, cheating...

10 Industries That Could Profit From the Ashley Madison Hack

The hackers who broke into AshleyMadison.com, a meeting place for people seeking extra-marital affairs, recently made good on their threat, exposing their first hostage-victim,...

9 Summer Scams and How You Can Avoid Them

Summer is a time for sun, fun, exploration and relaxation. Unfortunately, as we unwind there are those who gear up to take advantage of...
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5 Common Credit Score Killers

Having a good credit score can help you save a lot of money over your lifetime, but many people find themselves with scores lower...

3 Money Mistakes Newlyweds Make

Being a newlywed is awesome. I reflect on that season of my life as one filled with joy and anticipation. Sure, that first year...

The Federal Government Needs a Cybersecurity Marathon, Not a Sprint

You may not have heard of Tony Scott, but that may change next week. Over the past 16 years, he served as the chief information...

Are Student Loans Causing College Tuitions to Skyrocket?

Do student loans help students or colleges? A new paper published by the New York Federal Reserve makes a clear, and depressing assertion: Federal...

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Hide From Your Debt

Debt may have become so ingrained in your life that it seems natural. Maybe your plans to pay off debt have failed and you’ve...

Open Letter on the OPM Breach

"It's really frustrating to think that my family might suffer from my information having been stolen." Those are the words of David Thul, who...

The Millennial Mindset That’s Setting Them Up for Financial Success

Millennials are big on communication and DIY projects. While some say they are self-centered, or even self-obsessed, others point to their tendency for group-think...