Returning to school or heading off to college for the first time can be very exciting—new places, new friends and new experiences. Unfortunately, along with these great new opportunities comes the increased risk to your personal privacy. Read More
Starting today, you can freeze your credit files at no cost. A security freeze prevents new creditors (i.e. credit card companies or lenders) from seeing your credit reports—stopping fraudulent new accounts from being opened in your name.
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Noted Twitch streamer Guy Beahm, who streams under the name “Dr. Read More
We often think of identity theft as an adult problem, but children are frequently targets for as it’s unlikely to be noticed for years (when the now-grown-up child applies for credit themselves). Read More
If you use any other Google services (Gmail, YouTube or Google Maps) while on Chrome, a recent update to the web browser can pose a privacy risk to you. Google will now automatically sign you into Chrome using your credentials from these other Google services. Read More
With early Black Friday sales already underway at many retail stores, smart home devices (i.e. Amazon Echo, Google Home, Ring Video Doorbell, etc.) are likely to be popular items throughout the holiday season. Read More
With the holiday season here, many of us will be on the road to visit family and friends—making many more stops for gas along the way (possibly in unfamiliar places). If you’re using a credit or debit card to pay at the pump, there could be some cause for concern. Read More
A recent change to the Automated Clearing House (ACH) system could result in unnecessary overdraft fees being charged to your bank or credit union account. It’s important for you to understan Read More