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How to Protect Your Identity

A secure financial identity is an asset worth its weight in gold. Learn simple strategies for protecting it with This Week.
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Identity Theft in the Digital Age

In today's world, data is the key to almost everything - including your identity.

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How to Secure Your Phone

As most mobile phones become "smart" phones, the consequences of an insecure device can be much greater than a long distance bill.

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Backing Up Your Personal Information

How automated back up strategies can help to protect your data.

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Protecting Your Accounts from Hackers

Actively managing your online accounts, using strong passwords, and adjusting your online behaviors can significantly reduce the risk of compromised accounts.

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How to Protect Your Social Security Number

In the wrong hands, the misuse of these nine digits may cause damage that could take years to repair.

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Social Media and Identity Theft

What you reveal online can compromise your personal and financial security.

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Understanding Medical Identity Theft

Medical identity theft is a little-known form of identity theft with consequences affecting more than just your wallet.

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Financial Rules of Thumb

Financial rules of thumb are designed to be broad, simple guidelines that give consumers a way to save, spend and invest wisely.

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How Rules of Thumb May (or May Not) Work for You

Financial rules of thumb are designed to be broad, simple guidelines that give consumers a way to save, spend and invest...

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The Rule of 72 and the Power of Compound Interest

Would you rather have one million dollars or a penny that doubles in value each day for four weeks?

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The 50/30/20 Budgeting Rule

The 50/30/20 budgeting rule offers a simple yet effective way to organize your spending and saving.

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Retirement Planning: Investing Rules of Thumb

Using financial rules of thumb regarding your investment targets and diversification offers a starting for creating a...

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The 90/100 Rule for Student Loan Debt

Keeping student loan debt aligned with or below starting salaries may set new graduates on a path to financial success.

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