Financial Health Manage and minimize misuse of your personal information Consumers lose billions of dollars every year to crooks who steal their identity and money through fraud. Avoid becoming a victim. Keep your personal information safe and secure: * Put your Social Security card, Medicare card, military ID, and passport in a secure place, unless […]
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Financial Health Prepare for the future well-being of your loved ones. If you have a will or other estate plan, great! If you are one of 55-70 percent of adults in the U.S. that do not, put it off no longer. State your wishes, now, to give your family peace of mind instead of reasons
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FINANCIAL HEALTH If you’re not close to retirement, you may not think much about your Social Security statement. But you can – and should – check it once a year. Here’s why: * There could be errors in your wages that need to be corrected. * You can see how much you’ve paid into Social
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FINANCIAL HEALTH April 15 is Tax Day. Everyone must file their taxes by this day or file for an extension. Don’t get overwhelmed. These tips can help you get started. Get all your papers together You’ll need all your income records. This may include a W-2 from each employer, a 1099 for other income you
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FINANCIAL HEALTH Banks, government and companies will not ask you to pay a bill on the phone. Don’t send money or give out personal information over the phone or by text. Scammers can put up fake caller ID information. It may look like it’s from someone you know when it’s not. Don’t believe caller ID.
FINANCIAL HEALTH Offers in the mail Credit card companies, auto loan companies and other lenders can get a list of names for their credit card offers. They get information from credit reporting agencies about people who have a minimum credit score. Then, they use that list to send out offers for a new card. Saying
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FINANCIAL HEALTH Have you ever received a call from a debt collector that did not seem quite right? Perhaps it was for a debt you already paid or for one you did not recognize. Either way, the call may have given you a moment’s hesitation, wondering if they had the right person or if the
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FINANCIAL HEALTH 1. Do protect your personal information all the time. Never share your birthday, social security number, credit card number or passwords with others. No one should call or email you asking for this information. 2. Do stand your ground. Scammers may try to scare you by saying if you don’t give them money,
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FINANCIAL HEALTH When your purse or wallet is lost or stolen, do you know the 8 steps you need to take right away because the thief is already cashing in on your loss? Act fast, advises the Federal Trade Commission: 1. File a report with the police immediately. Get a copy in case your bank,
FINANCIAL HEALTH The holidays are often a time for celebrations, get-togethers, and lots of shopping for gifts. Unfortunately, theft can happen any time of year, including during the holiday season. To keep yourself and loved ones safe when holiday shopping, consider these tips from the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC): At malls and stores: *
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