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How to Protect Your Identity, Finances If You Lose Your Phone
It’s a gold mine for ID thieves. Take steps to protect your information.
A Timeline of the SEC
From the great crash to the flash crash: a timeline of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Protect Your Online Privacy With Unique Passwords
A variety of passwords can keep one breach from spreading.
IRS Warns of New Tax Scam
Senior citizens are the target of a phony refund scheme.
5 Ways to Guard Against Tax Fraud
Take these steps to protect your identity during tax season.
Protect Yourself from New Year's Scams
January is a prime month for credit-card, debt-relief, job-search and tax scams -- but you can spot scam artists before they target you.
IRS Audit Red Flags: The Dirty Dozen
Here are twelve hot spots on your return that can raise the chances of scrutiny by the IRS.
The Most Frequently Asked Personal-Finance Questions of 2011
Kim Lankford rounds up her advice on identity theft, credit scores, and other topics that readers needed help with in 2011.
How to Fight Privacy Pirates
You can take steps to block online tracking, or you can profit if you play along.
Preventing the Crime of the 21st Century
A group of national organizations is coming together November 10 to provide information and advice to callers about financial abuse of the elderly.
The Risks in Your Digital Wallet
In case of fraud, your legal protections may be limited.
Anatomy of a Financial Scam on the Elderly
A client of Kiplinger columnist Steve Goldberg was conned out of $1.3 million.
Protect Yourself, Loved Ones From Financial Abuse of the Elderly
Today’s volatile stock market and near-zero interest rates on savings can make desperate older investors even more vulnerable to scams.
6 Things You Need to Know About Giving to Charity
High-tech options make it easy to donate instantly. But do you know where your money is going?
Don't Get Hacked
Cyber crooks are becoming more brazen. But you can take simple, effective steps to fend off attacks.
Why You Should Monitor Your Elderly Parents' Mail
Scams aren't the only thing to watch for. Pleas for cash from legitimate organizations can be just as dangerous to your parents' bank account.
How to Protect Yourself From Scams
There are several resources to help you research companies and service providers so you don't become a victim of unscrupulous people or groups.
The Top New Consumer Complaints
State and local agencies are reporting several growing consumer problems that surfaced over the past year.
How My Elderly Client Lost $1.3 Million
You think only "other people" fall for scams? Guess again. The crooks are sharper than you think, and seniors are often easy prey.
Hire a Contractor Who Measures Up
Insist on a license or you forfeit your legal and insurance protections.
Head Off a Tax Penalty
As long as you pay 100% of last year's tax bill, you'll avoid an underpayment penalty.
Penny Auctions Don't Always Add Up
They promise deep discounts, but you rarely win.
Should I Give Handouts to Panhandlers?
You can support local social-service agencies that help many poor people and screen for need.
For Bank Card Shopping, Chip Beats Strip
More secure chip technology replaces the magnetic strip.
Protect Your Privacy Online
New legislation in Congress aims to to limit what Internet marketers can find out about you.
Infected Apps Lead to Smart-Phone Scams
You may be downloading trouble with infected apps.
No Holiday for Identity Thieves
Take extra precautions to guard your personal information while traveling.
Beware of Scammers Exploiting Bin Laden's Death
Cybercriminals are using fraudulent sites and Facebook to prey on people.
Protect Yourself When Hackers Strike
Victims of the Sony PlayStation Network breach should follow these three tips.
A New Type of Gift Registry
Card Avenue lets brides-to-be, expectant mothers and others register online for gift cards from stores of your choosing.
Smart Phone Safety Tips From a Professional Hacker
Your security depends on the type of phone, broadband connection and applications you use.
What You Need to Know About Online Shopping Traps
The bad guys are getting smarter, but shoppers can stay a step ahead.
5 Ways to Avoid Tax Scams
Follow these steps to protect your money and your identity.
Beware of Facebook Investing Scams
Follow these four tips to spot -- and avoid -- fraudulent offerings of pre-IPO shares.
10 Ways to Guard Against Identity Theft When Traveling
Follow these steps to protect your personal information when you're away from home.
Smart, Safe Ways to Donate to Japan Disaster Relief
Follow these tips to ensure that you're giving to a legitimate organization and that your dollars will be spent wisely.
7 Ways Not to Buy Gold
Avoid these rip-offs when buying gold coins or bars.
Head Off ID Theft
Identity thieves can take a long time to pounce, so review your credit reports periodically.
5 Things to Know About Tax Scams
Don't be tricked into revealing your personal information.
How to Avoid ID Theft
Take these steps if your wallet has been stolen.
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