Mommy's little helper.
Dads are supposed to protect their offspring, so it's unsettling to think that Harold Bray stole from his children. The Arizona man has been charged with one count of identity theft for using his 8-year-old son's social security number to rent his apartment. The father of two children under 12 used his stepson's social security card to open a cable services account in 2006. At the time of Read more
Last October, we were so excited to pay a visit to the set of Snow White and the Huntsman outside London. We got a sneak peek into the amazing world Kristen Stewart and her costars, including Chris Hemsworth, Sam Claflin, Charlize Theron, and more, inhabited while shooting the action-packed fairy-tale movie. We have tons to come from our day poking around the remarkable set and learning about Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! As the youngest daughter of two borderline baby boomers, like many other Generation Yers, I grew up watching my parents spend cash faster than they made it and had no concept of financial planning whatsoever. When I scored my first full-time job after college, I'll never forget the rush I felt seeing all those numbers Read more
Cyber Monday is almost here, and if you're sitting at your desk cruising the sales right now, beware: dangerous viruses abound. Now that you're in shopping mode, a few reminders can go a long way to keeping your identity and computers safe from virtual disaster. Beware of unknown links — Just because something shows up in your inbox or on your Facebook wall doesn't mean it's not spam. If you Read more
Internet safety starts at home, and while you may have a hacker-proof password, keep your firewall locked and loaded, and otherwise stay diligent to online scams, the truth is — sometimes spam, phishing, and fraudulent activity can slip through the cracks. If you suspect you've received illegal spam or phishing emails, or think you may be a victim of Internet fraud (by shopping online, or Read more
Since Halloween is coming up in just a few days, it seems fitting to talk about the various scary money situations that people find themselves in. I recently addressed tips for bankruptcy and what to do when you're laid off, but today I'm going to talk about what to do when something (or things) is stolen from you. Even if this hasn't happened to you, it's a good idea to know what to do when the Read more
Freezing your credit report is an option for you if you want to play offense with identity thieves, and won't be in the market for any new credit in the near future (including shopping for a new cell phone or utility service). If you've been a victim of identity theft freezing your credit report won't cost you any money, but if you've come this far without having your identity stolen than Read more
We've all heard of horror stories of how having your identity stolen can rack up thousands in credit card bills and destroy your credit score, but how much are we really protecting ourselves? This week is National Protect Your Identity Week, so take this quick quiz to see if you're at risk for ID theft. How often do you change your passwords to important accounts? Once every few months. Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! We love the motto “be prepared.” But when it comes to the average American’s wallet, there’s such a thing as over-prepared. From the looks of our bulging billfolds, we must be heading out each day to open a new line of credit, fill out a W-2, shop at several department stores, use a few gift cards, return an item or two, Read more
Bridesmaids star Melissa McCarthy is about to get in trouble for stealing more than scenes. Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy are starring in ID Theft, a comedy about a guy (Bateman) who gets his identity stolen by McCarthy's character. The role of the ID thief was originally written for a man, but apparently Bateman, who is also producing, wanted McCarthy for the part after being impressed with Read more
