Did you know there were 14.4 million victims of identity theft in 2018? According to Javelin Strategy, each case cost the victim an average of $1,050 – and that’s only the cost in dollars. When an individual’s identity is stolen, the thief wreaks major havoc on the victim’s financial health, which can take months, or … Continue reading Your Complete Guide to Identity Theft Protection
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Tis the season for over eating and over spending, both of which go hand-in-hand, am I right? First, I stress over the fact that the list of people I need to shop for has increased yet again, so I grab a cookie. Then I realize my budget hasn’t increased enough to support the holly jolly … Continue reading Sticking to A Holiday Budget
In 2018, the Federal Trade Commission reported 1.4 million cases of fraud that resulted in $1.48 billion in losses. They found that identity theft was the most common form of fraud -- more than 167,000 people reported that their information was used to open fraudulent credit card accounts. What's worse, is most occurrences involve children … Continue reading YOU’RE SECURE WITH FIRST HERITAGE
You're ready to buy an insurance policy, but you feel a bit uneasy embarking into the insurance world. After all, the language can be technical, and you're wary of insurance agents throwing sales pitches at you. Whether you're buying an auto policy, a homeowners policy, a life insurance policy, or some other type of policy, … Continue reading Buying Insurance: What Savvy Consumers Should Know
Soon you'll be on your way, taking that trip you've looked forward to for ages--but suppose something happens. If you get sick, lose your suitcase, or have to cut your trip short, will any of your existing insurance policies cover your expenses or reimburse you for your losses? If not, you might want to purchase … Continue reading Travel Insurance
