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There are so many advertisements out there for identity theft protection. They’d have you believe that that tens of millions of people have been the victims of identity theft and that the problem is growing by leaps and bounds. The commercials are emphatic that you just "can't afford" to be without protection. And over 50 million American's have bought into this idea, subscribing to one or more theft protection services at a cost $100-200 a year or more. So is it really the dire problem it’s made out to be and what should you do to protect yourself?

5 Strategies to Save 15%-20% of Your Money

It’s never too late to establish some good financial habits and secure your finances. The single smartest financial habit to adopt is to save 15% to 20% of your income each month. This is the number that will ensure you are never caught unprepared and are building a strong financial future.