Identity theft is nothing new, and yet it still manages to cost its victims billions of dollars globally each year—not to mention the time and hassle involved in recovering a stolen identity. The good news is there are tons of things you can do to deter identity thieves. The bad news is that many of us do little beyond choosing a decent password. Here are the top five information jackpots for identity thieves, along with helpful tips on what you can do right now to protect yourself.
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Whether it's online, over the phone or in person, scammers are always coming up with new ways of influencing their targets to act in ways they might not otherwise. By staying calm in high-stress situations and by giving ourselves a little extra time to think, we're better able to spot recurring scammers' favorite tactics, to avoid a state of amygdala hijack and to save ourselves from making costly mistakes.
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Every year, it's nice to do a bit of "financial spring cleaning" and declutter your filing cabinet, your desk drawers, and the various hiding places where miscellaneous scraps of paper tend to accumulate and multiply. Find out what you should be saving, and what's OK to shred.
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Insurance is a contract in which an individual or entity receives financial protection or reimbursement against losses from an insurance company. The insurance company pools clients' risks to make payments affordable for the insured.
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