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Curious whether you need identity theft insurance

What’s the Deal with Identity Theft Insurance?

Identity theft is undeniably costly. According to a 2018 study by Javelin Strategy & Research, the number of ID theft fraud victims in the U.S. rose 8% in 2017 to an all-time high of

Man on the phone dealing with fraudulent activity on his credit card account

Help! My Identity Got Stolen!

It’s Tuesday morning, you’ve just finished spin class, and you’re rewarding yourself with a smoothie. As the cashier rings up your much-deserved smoothie, he frowns. Your

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Celebrate & Save: Valentine’s Day on a Budget

Pricey jewelry or a fancy night out may seem like a good way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but if you’re on a budget, overspending can work against you. One of the biggest sources of

The snowball approach to getting out of debt

Cool Debt-Reduction Strategies

Most folks who find themselves overwhelmed by debt didn’t plan on being there. Which is why taking the opposite approach and having a solid plan to get out of debt makes good sense.

Closeup of a hand strumming a guitar

6 Tips for Avoiding the Black Friday Blues

“Black Friday.” To some, these two words conjure up feelings of anxiety and dread. Hordes of shoppers colliding in a frenzied mass of humanity—or inhumanity—each hell-bent on

Law school students studying in the library late at night

Protecting Against Identity Theft During College

Going to college should ideally be a time of discovery, learning, and new experiences. Unfortunately, identity thieves may view your college years as a prime time to go after your

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