You can now freeze your credit (which is the number one step you can take to protect your identity) for free. A credit freeze is the single most important step you can take to protect yourself from …
How to protect yourself after the Equifax data breach
Following the news of the hurricanes, news of the Equifax security breach has been all over the news. Financial data of 143 million Americans has been stolen, and in many cases it means that the …
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Are Credit Cards Evil?
If you listen to certain radio talk-show hosts you might think that credit cards are evil. Credit cards are NOT evil. They are a tool, but just like with any other tool, they need to be used …
Identity Theft Monitoring and Insurance Plans
In my last post I discussed identity theft – what it is and how to prevent it. What about identity theft monitoring or insurance? Does it make sense to purchase it? An important note up front – …
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How We Almost Lost a Home
by Ryan H. Law About 15 years ago my wife and I moved to Indiana, excited to start a new adventure far from where we both grew up. We rented a great apartment that fit our needs and expenses. It …
Financial Planning Tool: Credit Karma
Your credit score plays a larger factor in your life than you might realize. For example, your credit score is a factor in: The rate you pay for loans The deposit you pay for utilities and …
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