Identity theft is a serious problem affecting more people every day. That’s why learning how to prevent it is so important. Knowing how to prevent identity theft makes your identity more secure. Preventing theft starts with managing your personal information carefully and sensibly. We recommend 7simple precautions to keep your personal information safe:
Credit/Debt
Wed, 2014-02-05 10:39
Data breaches are the new normal and it’s likely to get worse as hackers get smarter. Every year millions of records are compromised. “That means everyone in this country should assume that their personal information has already been compromised,” said Robert Sicilano, identify theft expert at BestIDTheftCompanys.com.
Fri, 2011-02-25 15:16
The U.S. has a cumulative revolving debt of more than $850 billion, according to the Federal Reserve. A whopping 98% of that figure is comprised of credit card debt -- with 54 million households in arrears for an average balance of $15,788.1
Thu, 2011-02-17 10:27
A mortgage is one element of total household expenses, such as taxes and heating costs, which are likely to increase over time. It's important to consider increases in household expenses in addition to your mortgage payment.
