Millions of Americans were affected by the Equifax data breach. Today I explain what you need to do if your information has been compromised.

Everybody has heard about the Equifax security breach by now and identity theft protection companies are gaining customers at an increasing rate. Today I discuss the severity of Equifax’s data breach and more importantly, what to do if your information has been compromised. Other topics include:

• Identity theft protection and resolution services
• Can you collect social security living outside the US and when should you take it?
• Taxable accounts and living in restricted countries
• Why social security is going to have to change drastically
• The arguments around Bitcoin
• Saving for college when you have less than 5 years

 

 

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