Identity Theft
Happy continued National Consumer Protection Week! Not as much fun as Cinco de Mayo and the signature drink is probably a flat dark ale mixed with Metamucil, but still, let’s have some fun! Last time we talked about Imposter Scams – today, let’s talk about what to do if you are a victim of identity theft. Identity theft is when […]
Imposter Scams
Happy National Consumer Protection Week!! You probably didn’t know that National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is February 28th through March 7th! This annual event encourages individuals and businesses to learn about their consumer rights and how to keep themselves secure. As a kick off to NCPW, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is collaborating with its partners to share educational resources and tips on scams, identity theft, and other consumer protection […]
Love and Kindness: Affordable on Any Budget.
We’re all in love with love Ah, February. Smack dab in the middle you hit us with Valentine’s Day. We’ve had a week to digest and have some thoughts on, well, love in this day in age. Regardless of where you stand on the “L” word, it’s safe to say we’ve all gained some perspective […]
What Made My Credit Score Plummet?
In today’s financial world, nothing seems more important than your credit score. If you want to buy a home, get a car loan, even land that great new job, you need a good credit score. So, what is this mysterious score and how is it calculated? A lender who is thinking of giving you a […]
Dealing With Identity Theft
Despite how diligent consumers may be or think they are, identity theft is on the rise. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), identity theft was the third-most reported complaint of 2018. In the first quarter of 2020 alone, more than 274,000 reports of identity theft have been filed with the FTC. Identity theft, or […]