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Financial Wellness in the Workplace
April is Financial Literacy Month, a time to focus on the importance of financial education and how it can help individuals and families achieve their financial goals. Financial literacy is the ability to understand and manage one's money. It includes understanding...
Silent Breach Management Concerns
Silent breach management concerns are shown to be a real concern in the United States. Findings According to a recent report on cybersecurity by Bitdefender, which surveyed over 400 IT and security professionals in the U.S., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the...
Unemployment Fraud – Employer Guide
As an employer, you might think that identity theft and fraud only happen to individuals. However, fraudsters are not only after personal information but also after company assets, particularly unemployment insurance funds. With the easing of regulation and an...
SVB Collapse Enables Scammers
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapsed on March 10, 2023, which has caused a ripple effect throughout the global financial system. Unfortunately, the SVB Collapse Enables Scammers to take advantage of the situation and use the bank's downfall to scam people. SVB was a...
Open Season for Tax Identity Thieves!
Open season for Tax Identity Thieves is in full swing. They are ready for you to procrastinate, to hold off on doing your taxes because they are ready to do it for you. Tax identity theft occurs when the bad guy uses your Social Security Number (SSN) to file a fake...
Don’t Wait to Protect Your Clients
Agents, you have a unique opportunity to help protect your clients from the threat of identity theft by offering protection as part of your benefits package. Don't Wait to Protect Your Clients. Below you will find five persuasive reasons why you should start offering...