A debt avalanche is an accelerated debt repayment plan that prioritizes paying off debt with the highest interest rate, saving you money in total interest paid compared to other methods. You…
Once you have all your current year tax documents ready it’s time to prepare and file your taxes. There are a number of options available to you and they vary…
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,…
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…
What’s a credit score? Why does it matter? How can you improve yours?
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…