Identity theft is a serious crime that can hurt thousands of people in terrible ways. There have been several cases of people killing themselves because someone stole their identity. Because of identity theft, people lose relationships, plans,...
The most important part of your financial stability is your credit score. You use credit for everything in your life, including cars, credit cards, furniture, student loans, college tuition, and, most importantly, the purchase of your home. If...
Credit information is very important. If it gets into the wrong hands, this person's identity could be stolen and used in ways that would hurt their credit and credibility in the long run. Identity theft is easy for a person to do if they don't...
Lock your doors, put your money in the safe, and hire security guards to protect your valuables. But what can you do if someone steals your identity? If someone steals something valuable, you can call the police and hope to get it back. Identity...
If you're worried about losing your home because you can't pay your bills, you're not the only one. As the rising rate of foreclosures shows, foreclosures affect a lot of people every year. But many of them could be avoided if homeowners asked...
Most people think of meeting with a lawyer and making legal documents when I say the words "estate planning." Usually, these papers include a will, a power of attorney that lasts, a health care proxy, and maybe even a trust. After you write these...
You do a lot of things throughout the day that put your personal information at risk, like writing a check at the store or charging items in person or over the phone. You might not give these deals a second thought, but other people...
At first, it may seem hard to buy a house that is already in foreclosure. It may be harder to get a loan after a foreclosure, and you may have to look around more than usual. You will need a loan to either completely pay off your foreclosure...
The start of the new millennium will go down in history as one of the worst times for people who plan events around the world. Hundreds of thousands of tourists had to cancel their trips because of a series of bad things that happened. Weddings,...
Finding affordable health insurance is like looking for the Holy Grail for many families. Depending on where you live in the country, a health insurance plan for a family can cost as much as $800–$1000 per month. Even if the cost is split...