Avoiding Common Financial Pitfalls

Each stage of life brings new financial responsibilities and challenges. Let's take a look at some common financial pitfalls people experience in each decade.

Planning for Prosperity at Any Age

An outline of some of the most common financial mistakes made by adults in each decade - from your 20's through retirement.

Common Financial Mistakes People Make in their 20s

Student loans, credit cards, credit scores, plus more - what to be mindful of in your 20s.

Thriving in Your 30s: Navigating Key Challenges

From not setting clear financial goals to taking on too much debt, money mistakes of people in their 30s.

Sidestepping Common Pitfalls in Your 40s

Underfunded retirement, unplanned spending, plus more can all affect people in their 40s.

Financial Missteps to Avoid in Your 50s and 60s

From starting Social Security too early to slowing down on savings, common financial mistakes can reduce retirement earnings.

Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Retirement

Are you Making These Common Retirement Financial Mistakes?

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How to Protect Your Identity

A secure financial identity is an asset worth its weight in gold. Learn simple strategies for protecting it with This Week.

Identity Theft in the Digital Age

In today's world, data is the key to almost everything - including your identity.

How to Secure Your Phone

As most mobile phones become "smart" phones, the consequences of an insecure device can be much greater than a long distance bill.

Backing Up Your Personal Information

How automated back up strategies can help to protect your data.

Protecting Your Accounts from Hackers

Actively managing your online accounts, using strong passwords, and adjusting your online behaviors can significantly reduce the risk of compromised accounts.

How to Protect Your Social Security Number

In the wrong hands, the misuse of these nine digits may cause damage that could take years to repair.

Social Media and Identity Theft

What you reveal online can compromise your personal and financial security.

Understanding Medical Identity Theft

Medical identity theft is a little-known form of identity theft with consequences affecting more than just your wallet.