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It’s easy to dismiss a missing piece of mail as just having gotten lost somewhere along the way. But if there is a pattern of lost mail or particularly sensitive correspondence has mysteriously gone missing, err on the side of caution and take protective actions.

Do you want to know the major reason your financial New Year’s resolutions could fail? Even with the best intentions, it could just be a bad resolutions to begin with. You would think any resolution to improve your finances would be a good thing but that’s not always the case. Vague goals without benchmarks or […]

Identity theft is a troubling topic for many. It occurs more often than we would like, and it is difficult to pick up the pieces once it has happened. The U.S. Department of Justice reports that 17.6 million Americans were victims of identity theft in 2014. With so many victims of identity theft, you should […]

Will you be receiving a tax refund this year? If so, you might want to think about the destiny of that money. By carefully considering how to use your refund in advance, you may be able to avoid asking yourself, later, that age-old question … “Where did it all go?”

Every year the U.S. Treasury redeems over $30 million worth of damaged and mutilated currency. Do you know how to get damaged US currency replaced?

Cybersecurity experts continually identify the use of strong, unique passwords as one of their top recommendations. However, this is also one of the least followed recommendations because unless you know the tricks, it’s difficult to remember strong, unique passwords for every login and website.

Why don’t more young adults buy life insurance? Shopping for life insurance may seem confusing, boring, or unnecessary. Yet when you have kids, get married, buy a house or live a lifestyle funded by significant salaries, the need arises.

Did you start a new job or leave a job behind? Did you retire? Did you start a family? If notable changes occurred in your personal or professional life, then you will want to review your finances before this year ends and 2017 begins.

Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) provide a quick and convenient way to withdraw money from your account. Unfortunately, the popularity of ATMs may also attract thieves. So it’s important to be aware of your surroundings when using an ATM.

In life, there are times when simple decisions can have a profound impact. The same holds true when it comes to personal finance. Here are some simple choices you could make that may leave you better off financially – in the near term, the long term, or both.