Breaches Continue to Surpass 2016’s Record Pace

The Identity Theft Resource Center compared the number of breaches by industry sector for 2016 and 2017. Somewhat unnoticed in the midst of tax-season fraud and other cybersecurity headlines is the fact that the U.S. business sector has seen a 54% jump in the number...

Credit Cards Drawn More Often for Petty Purchases

Shoppers are using their credit cards more frequently on small purchases that they typically handled with cash in the past. A survey by CreditCards.com found that 17% of credit card holders said they most frequently use a credit card when buying items under $5 in a...

Campaign Attracts Younger, More Diverse Advisors

The CFP Board Center for Financial Planning has launched a campaign to attract younger and more diverse individuals to the industry. Called I am a CFP Pro, the campaign is accessible online and features a diverse group of young people telling their stories about how...