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Steve Coker, CFP
- Apr 8, 2019
- 3 min
Social Security Number Compromised? Here's What to Do
Unfortunately, we receive several calls each year from clients who have had social security numbers or identities stolen. Most often the theft is identified when someone uses the stolen information to open (or attempt to open) a credit card. Identity theft continues to be a significant problem in the United States. Experts estimate that social security numbers of more than 200 million Americans have been exposed in hacks over the past several years. If you believe that yo
Steve Coker, CFP
- May 16, 2016
- 2 min
How to Check Your Own Credit
Identity theft has become one of the most significant crimes of today with over 15 million people in the United States falling victim each year. In response, there is now a myriad of identity protection companies that, for a fee, will watch your credit and notify you of potential fraud. While I don’t endorse any single pay service, I do highly recommend a free service where you can check your own credit at no cost: AnnualCreditReport.com Basically, identity theft is when s
