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 NOWSetting goals is a foundation for building greater self-determination. When we set goals for those things in our lives that are most important to us - family, community, and friends - they provide direction for how to use our energy and resources, including our money. And because goals are often based on values, we’ll use a tool today to help us reflect on those things that are most important to us. The things we work on today (in this class) can help us discuss the importance of goal setting with our families or members of our community and provide tools to help demonstrate the value and process of setting goals.
The information we’ll cover also provides tools to help you discuss and think about planning for life events. Life events are circumstances that many people experience over the course of our lifetime. Some examples are finding our first job, graduating from high school and possibly entering a job training program or college, buying a home, getting married, having children, dealing with the death of a family member, and retiring from work. We are not telling you what should be considered important parts of life, these are examples. We all bring our own experiences and set of values to our finances.
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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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