Protecting Your Identity In the Digital Age
As incidents of identity theft become more prevalent, so do they ways we can protect ourselves. We've compiled over 15 ways to secure your identity. Read on to learn more!
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GET STARTED NOWUse this calculator to quickly determine your debt-to-income ratio. This is the percentage of your gross income required to cover your housing and debt payments. The lower your debt-to-income ratio the more manageable your debt load will be. A low debt-to-income ratio increases the odds that you will be able to meet your monthly obligations. This ratio and your credit score are the two most important factors used by creditors when extending loans and credit.
Gross amount paid
Your total gross income from your paycheck.
Your income
Any other regular income you receive, such as rental payments or investment income.
House payment
Monthly payment for your home or apartment. For a home payment, include principal, interest, insurance and property taxes.
Auto payment
Your monthly auto loan payment. This should be for your auto loan only, auto insurance should not be included.
Auto payment 2
Any additional auto, truck or RV payments should be entered here.
Credit card payments
Enter the total of all of your credit card payments. For this calculation, please enter the minimum payments even if you pay off a larger portion of your balance each month.
Information and interactive calculators are made available to you as self-help tools for your independent use and are not intended to provide investment advice. We cannot and do not guarantee their applicability or accuracy in regards to your individual circumstances. All examples are hypothetical and are for illustrative purposes. We encourage you to seek personalized advice from qualified professionals regarding all personal finance issues.
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As incidents of identity theft become more prevalent, so do they ways we can protect ourselves. We've compiled over 15 ways to secure your identity. Read on to learn more!
While the courts struck down the student loan forgiveness program, there are still new programs that can significantly assist borrowers in managing their student loans. Below, we outline two of those programs and how to access them.
Across the United States, parents are preparing for students to return to school. And with that comes needed supplies, clothing, equipment for extracurricular activities, and more. So, we thought we’d provide some ideas on ways to reduce or mitigate some back-to-school expenses. Many of these ideas come from our own staff who are also dealing with the rising costs of sending kids to school.
High-speed internet service is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for everyone, everywhere. From doing homework to using telehealth, working remotely, connecting with family and friends and more, internet is needed for everyday life.
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