Protecting Your Social Security Number at Tax Time
It’s always important to protect your Social Security number (SSN), but it’s extra important to do so around tax time. Read More
Why is it important to protect my Social Security number?
A Social Security number can be used to steal your identity (commonly called identity theft) to commit fraud, open new credit and bank accounts, get medical care/other benefits and obtain employment.
Read MoreCan I refuse to give my Social Security number to a business or doctor?
Yes, you can refuse unless you’re Read More
When am I required to provide my Social Security number to a business?
There are a few situations in which you must provide your Social Security (SSN) number to a business, including
Read MoreDon’t Let Medical Debt Kill Your Credit
Medical debt often results from unpredictable events, but you shouldn’t let them ruin your credit for years to come. Many Americans are impacted by medical debt—it makes up a large portion of reported debt on credit reports.
Read MoreCredit Monitoring Services: The Breakdown
Hardly a day goes by where data breaches and identity fraud don't make the headlines. In such a world, you may find yourself researching credit monitoring services.
Read MoreFull-Page Ad Distorts Facts about SB 773, California Financial Privacy Bill
Today, the Financial Services Privacy Coalition published a full-page ad in major California newspapers. Read More