Do Children Really Need to Have Their Identities Protected?

When most people think of identity theft, they are likely to think of big bank accounts and credit cards. Unfortunately, identity theft is much more complex than just stealing money from someone’s account. Thieves can use your information to do everything from buying a home to committing a crime.It seems silly, then, that an identity thief would want to use the identity of a young child. According to AARP, children under the age of 18 are 51 times more likely to experience identity theft than their parents. U… Read more →

Purchasing a medical alert system for yourself or someone you love is a step in the right direction. The trouble is, with so many medical alert systems to choose from, it’s easy to feel confused about which features you should be focusing on.Although many features, like medication reminders, lockboxes, and urgent care are wonderful additions to any plan, they aren’t absolutely essential to the quality of your system. These 5 essential features are.Two-way voice communicationAlthough this feature … Read more →

Think because you regularly check your credit scores and run encryption software on your computer that you aren’t at risk of identity theft? Think again!No matter what precautions you take, no one can prevent identity theft from taking place. This is even true if you pay for an identity theft protection plan. The fact is, whether young or old, everyone is at risk, but can you recognize the four signs of identity theft?Strange charges on your credit accountsThe easiest way to identify if identity th… Read more →