“In September 2017, Equifax announced a massive breach had exposed the personal information of approximately 147 million people.People’s names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses — and in some instances driver’s license numbers, credit card numbers and other personal information — were compromised, putting millions of folks at risk of identity theft and other fraudulent…
Day: February 11, 2022
Valentine’s Day Romance Scams
On Valentine’s Day we celebrate love. But did you know that Americans report losing more money from romance scams than any other fraud type? And while romance scams affect every age group, older adults aged 70 and older reported the highest median dollar loss from romance scams. To avoid online romance scams, here are…
Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF)
If COVID-19 has made it difficult for you to pay your mortgage, utilities, or other housing payments, financial assistance is on the way. The Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) was established by the American Rescue Plan Act to help homeowners financially impacted by COVID-19 with housing-related costs. Find Homeowner Assistance Fund programs in your area.…
Better options to Wasteful Valentine’s day spending
The cost of a dozen red roses escalates in February. The flowers are grown in Columbia (S. America) where the women field workers are exposed to toxic chemicals. The flowers are air-freighted to the U.S., leaving a considerable carbon footprint. Roses rarely last more than a few days before fading and wilting. What lasts longer…