Protecting your finances can feel like a full time job. Beyond some basic password advice, keeping an eye out for phishing and identity theft attempts, and spotting financial scams early,…
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Part of securing your finances is being on the lookout for scams; if you know what they look like you can recognize them early and avoid getting caught up in…
Identity theft is a broad term that refers to the use of someone’s personal information, without permission, to commit fraud or a crime. That fraud often involves impersonating you to…
Phishing is a widespread practice that can trick anyone: a senior executive at a Fortune 500 company, your grandparents, and yes, even you. The word “phishing” sounds like “fishing” for…
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Passwords. Every online account (financial and otherwise) and app needs one. But not all passwords are created equal and choosing good passwords can make you much, much more secure. There…
A password manager is a tool for securely creating, storing, and using account usernames and passwords for online services and apps. In most cases they are available as a browser…
Identity theft is a broad term that refers to the use of someone’s personal information, without permission, to commit fraud or a crime. That fraud often involves impersonating you to…
Every year around the holiday season, it’s easy to get busy and put your finances on the back burner. However, that period as the year comes to a close is…
National Influenza Vaccination Week (usually the first week in December) is the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) annual awareness campaign to remind people of the importance of getting a flu…