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Ouch! A Data Breach Now Costs $3.8 Million

The cost of a data breach is going up across the globe, and companies in the U.S. end up paying the most when sensitive records are exposed.

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Ouch! A Data Breach Now Costs $3.8 Million

Ouch! A Data Breach Now Costs $3.8 Million

The cost of a data breach is going up across the globe, and companies in the U.S. end up paying the most when sensitive records are exposed.

Christine DiGangi

5 Identity Theft Facts That Will Terrify You

5 Identity Theft Facts That Will Terrify You

When it comes to identity theft, the damage can be life-changing. Here are five scary facts about the crime, and how to be proactive.

Adam Levin

Should I Put My Picture on My Credit Card?

Should I Put My Picture on My Credit Card?

Is there a downside to putting a favorite image -- or even one of your own mug -- on your credit card?

Gerri Detweiler

Should You Freeze Your Credit After a Data Breach?

Should You Freeze Your Credit After a Data Breach?

There are many actions you can take to prevent fraud after your personal information is stolen, but even the strongest measures aren't perfect solutions.

Christine DiGangi

Help! Someone Used My Kid's Identity to Get a Bigger Tax Refund

Help! Someone Used My Kid's Identity to Get a Bigger Tax Refund

Identity theft poses a huge risk to your children's financial future, but it could make a mess of your taxes, too.

Christine DiGangi

Help! I Never Got a Bill & Now My Credit Is Damaged

Help! I Never Got a Bill & Now My Credit Is Damaged

While most of us would prefer to get fewer bills, not getting a bill for something you owe can be costly.

Gerri Detweiler

Anthem Customers Exposed: What It Means for You

Anthem Customers Exposed: What It Means for You

The nation's second-largest health insurer has suffered a cyberattack that might become the largest hacking headache ever for American consumers.

Bob Sullivan

6 Horror Stories of Elder Financial Abuse

6 Horror Stories of Elder Financial Abuse

Elder financial abuse is a big problem that’s getting bigger. Here are some of the horror stories from family and friends who are on the front lines.

Bob Sullivan

Should Banks Be Allowed to Robocall Your Cellphone?

Should Banks Be Allowed to Robocall Your Cellphone?

It’s illegal to robocall a cellphone without permission, but banks want to change that so they can notify you of a breach or fraud. Is this a good thing?

Adam Levin

The Weird & True Story of America's Most Popular Social Security Number

The Weird & True Story of America's Most Popular Social Security Number

A woman's Social Security number was misused by more than 40,000 people after her employer used it to sell wallets.

Christine DiGangi

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