KEEPING YOUR TAX RECORDS

KEEPING YOUR TAX RECORDS When it comes to your taxes, good records are the best protection you can have if the IRS decides to audit your returns.  But just as important as your effective recordkeeping are the measures you take to make sure that your records are...

TAX TIP: GOOD RECORD KEEPING IS JUST GOOD BUSINESS

Recordkeeping is an important part of running a small business.  In fact, keeping good records helps business owners make sure their business stays successful. Here are some things small business owners should remember about recordkeeping: Good Records will help...

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO FEND OFF HACKERS

Your personal information is very valuable. That’s why hackers try to steal it.  Here are some tips to help you keep your personal information from ending up in the hands of a hacker.   PROTECT YOUR PHONE Let’s start with protecting the data on...

VETERANS, SERVICE MEMBERS, AND FRAUD

When people report scams to the FTC, we learn a lot about how they experience fraud. These fraud reports are important for law enforcement and education efforts. And, as more and more people report fraud, the data can tell a more detailed story about specific groups...

SCAMS AND OLDER CONSUMERS

The FTC just sent a report to Congress called Protecting Older Consumers 2018-2019. The report suggests steps to take to help protect older consumers from fraud. But the evidence also shows a thing or two everyone else can learn from them.   60+ adults were the...

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH

Held every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more...