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2017 Data Breaches are a 2018 Danger and Beyond
MEMO TO FINANCIAL ADVISORS: By Howard L. Tischler — As 2018 marches on, it might seem like the 2017 data breaches are old news. But don’t be fooled: For anyone concerned with protecting financial assets, big data breaches of the recent past are a clear and present danger in 2018 and beyond. Here’s why. The personal… Read More
143 Million Impacted by Data Breach…Are There More?
Equifax’s recent announcement regarding a massive breach of consumers’ personal and financial information has many of us panicking about what to do next. The news that as many as 143 million customers may have had data such as their birth date, Social Security number, driver’s license, address and/or credit or debit card information fall prey… Read More
Identity Theft is Just the Tip of the Iceberg
Holidays, Traditions and Scams
It’s funny how holiday traditions get started. Some are rooted in faith, religion or cultural heritage and have been handed down for generations. Others are more personal and reflect the relationships, history and humor unique to a particular family. I always associate Christmas with a homegrown scam, perpetrated by my little brother. When we were… Read More
Your Aging Parents and Important Housing Decisions
Your parents may still live in the same home where they have resided for decades. If so, it’s important to recognize that aging sometimes presents a number of physical and cognitive challenges that can make even the simplest household chores feel overwhelming. The Importance of Listening For seniors, maintaining a home is usually a source… Read More