All 3 major credit bureaus now allow you to freeze and unfreeze your credit for free! So, there's really no reason for you not to use them. If you haven't learned about credit freezes, here's a brief overview of what they are and how credit freezes help prevent identity theft. What Are Credit … [Read more...]
Protecting Yourself Against Scams
Scams are popping up everywhere from phone calls to emails and ATM machines. In this day and age, protecting yourself against scams is more important than ever. We thought it would be helpful to offer some tips on how to spot a potential scam. Beware of Unsolicited Emails Emails are a popular … [Read more...]
Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft
Identity theft continues to be a growing problem, as apparent through recent news about security breaches at Equifax, major retailers and service providers like Yahoo. Protecting yourself against identity theft must be a priority nowadays. Here are a few things that you can do to minimize your risk … [Read more...]