Passwords: The First Step to Safety
by Bill Fisher | Illustration by Brenda Vienrich Most people don’t put a lot of thought into creating a password. It’s usually easiest just to create a short, easy-to-remember...
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by Sandra Bernardo While anyone can be a victim of identity theft, older adults may be at even more of a risk than the general population. According to the...
View ArticleHow to Get a Free Credit Report
by Dan Friedman If you’re planning to open a new credit card or purchase a new home or car anytime soon, you’ll want to have a good overview of your...
View ArticleProtecting Yourself From Data Breaches
by Dan Friedman A lot of services these days require you to provide some personal information. This can range from something as simple as your name or phone number to...
View ArticleTips to Avoid Common Credit Card Scams
by Dan Friedman These days, scammers are using a variety of tactics to obtain users’ credit card information. Below are a few methods they use, as well as tips to...
View ArticleTech Savvy: What is Wearable Technology?
by GCFLearnFree.org | Art by Brenda Vienrich Have you ever heard someone mention wearable technology but weren’t quite sure what that meant? Simply put, it’s a general term for a...
View ArticleHealth Coaching: Technology Adoption by Older Adults
by Marcy Simpson, LCSW Technology is a broad term that refers to equipment developed from applying scientific knowledge to improving the process of completing a task. We usually think of...
View ArticleTech Savvy: There’s an App For That: Six Senior-Friendly Apps
By Rachel Stewart Seniors are becoming more tech savvy, with four in 10 reportedly owning a smartphone according to a 2017 Pew Internet study. This number has nearly doubled over...
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