by Nanette Duffey | Jun 7, 2018 | Credit Reports and Scores, Insights
In the old days, buying something on credit was a last resort. In modern times, though, many of us depend on credit to purchase a new home or car. Employers may also use a person’s credit score when they screen potential candidates. You hear about the importance of...
by Nanette Duffey | May 24, 2018 | Insights, Technology
Unless you’re a bona fide genius or you’re gifted with a photographic memory, chances are slim that you can remember a strong password for all your accounts. Yet the importance of strong passwords can’t be understated. Use a password manager to reduce (maybe even...
by Nanette Duffey | May 10, 2018 | Bill Paying + Banking, Insights
In 5 Ways to Streamline Finances, we briefly mentioned that money on autopilot is not a good idea. Today, we share 7 signs your money is on autopilot and how to take control. You invest a ton of effort and energy into what you do to earn a living, right? You know how...
by Nanette Duffey | Apr 26, 2018 | Insights, Technology
Earlier we talked about how to Make a Date With Yourself to Pay the Bills, and now we are going to talk about another way to streamline finances. Let’s talk about going paperless and automating payments and deposits. Let’s Get Digital Convert paper bills to e-bills...
by Nanette Duffey | Apr 12, 2018 | Identity Theft, Insights
Did you know tax time is when many people learn they’re a victim of identity theft? It’s only discovered after they file taxes and they get a notification from the IRS telling them they’ve already filed their return (when they know they hadn’t filed yet). Or, because...