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    6 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft When Shopping Online

    Estate Planning April 27, 2020

    Retailers do whatever they can to attract online shoppers—free shipping, easy returns, coupons and bargains on things for your favorite foodie or your animal lover. Online shopping days like Cyber Monday have been rivaling and beating brick-and-mortar sales in many industries. Unfortunately, increased online activity entices scam artists, putting your personal information at risk. Learning...

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    Steps to Keep Your Identity Safe

    Home - Safety November 22, 2019

    In 2017, roughly 16.7 million people were affected by identity theft, totaling at nearly $16.8 billion stolen. Many seemingly harmless behaviors can make you vulnerable to identify theft: making purchases over the phone, recycling old bills or logging onto free WiFi. And simply losing your wallet or digital devices can be a golden opportunity for...

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    Protect Yourself from These 12 Common Job Scams

    Family & Life May 28, 2024

    Learn how to protect yourself from different types of job scams. Find out how to know whether a job alert is a scam and how to report job scams.

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    6 Tips for Safe Online Banking

    My Money August 26, 2021

    More than half of U.S. adults bank online, according to Pew Research Center, and about a third of them bank via cell phone. Given the popularity, it’s important to ask; Is online banking safe? Despite concerns about identity theft, online banking is as safe as any other banking transaction, says Murray W. Kenyon, senior vice...

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    My Money June 11, 2020

    Paperwork. It’s not the most exciting part of life, but putting a little work in up front to keep important documents organized and accessible can save a lot of hassle when you need to access them. But how long do you really need to keep documents? This guide will explain how long to keep your...

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    Online Business Ideas You Can Start Today

    Starting December 20, 2019

    The internet continues to create new opportunities for savvy entrepreneurs, particularly when it comes to starting an online business. The costs have the potential to be smaller compared to brick-and-mortar organizations, and the audience that your products or services can reach is vast. While opening an online business has its advantages — working for yourself,...

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    How to Freeze Your Credit

    My Money September 14, 2021

    In a world that only grows more digital, personal information like your credit is at greater risk than ever. If someone manages to get their hands on any of your sensitive information, they may be able to open a credit account in your name and rack up a bewildering amount of fraudulent charges. With threats...

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