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Where does identity theft happen most?
Here’s a breakdown of where identity theft occurs most often, according to FTC data.
5 min read Apr 29, 2022 -
How to report identity theft
You can report ID theft to the FTC and your local police department.
4 min read Apr 29, 2022 -
What is identity theft protection?
This includes services that help shield people from the illegal capture of their personal data.
4 min read Apr 29, 2022 -
‘On The Money’ with Mark Hamrick: Investing advice from expert Michael Farr
Farr uniquely understands the intersection of financial markets and Washington politics, as a longtime resident of the nation’s capital.
2 min read Apr 28, 2022 -
How does payment history affect your credit score?
Learn more about how your payment history impacts your credit score.
4 min read Apr 22, 2022 -
How to lift a credit freeze
Credit freezes are a great idea to protect yourself against identity theft but they aren’t designed to last forever.
4 min read Mar 01, 2022 -
U.S. household income by age, gender, education and more
The median income for U.S. households rose to $70,784 in 2021. See how it breaks down by age, race and more.
6 min read Feb 11, 2022 -
‘On The Money’ with Mark Hamrick: Tonya Rapley’s journey from financial struggles to success
The founder and CEO of My Fab Finance describes how she made a decision to turn her life around.
2 min read Nov 02, 2021 -
Survey: More than half of workers haven’t gotten a pay raise or promotion this year
For most workers, pay has stagnated since the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 min read Oct 27, 2021 -
Financial goals: Common examples, and why they’re so important
Financial goals are measuring sticks that apply to any area of your money management skills that you’re looking to improve.
4 min read Oct 04, 2021