Let’s start by summarizing the mayhem that we’ve seen over the last few weeks: 1. Republicans and Democrats in Congress put their own political futures ahead of the best interests of the country (once again) before finally agreeing on an incomplete deal to raise the debt ceiling and cut spending. 2. The stock market dropped […]

Understanding Identity Theft Identity theft can happen very quickly. Unfortunately, fixing the damage often takes much longer. Thieves steal personal details in many ways. They may target debit cards, credit cards, or Social Security numbers. With this information, criminals can damage your credit score. They may apply for loans, open accounts, or file false medical […]

The New Crime Targeting Your Children Identity theft is already a major problem, but thieves have found a way to target the people you care about most: your children. Because children rarely use their Social Security numbers until they are older, criminals find it easy to exploit them. Parents may not notice the damage until […]