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Credit and loans : article

10 steps to protect your identity this holiday season

MEXICO, Mo. – Don’t let an identity thief steal the sparkle out of your holiday season.

Freezing your credit file

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. - One of the fastest-growing financial crimes in the country is identity theft. One countermeasure is to freeze your credit file to keep thieves from establishing credit in your name, said a University of Missouri Extension family financial education specialist.

Paying for college

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Many students have the desire to go to college, but not the funds to pay for it. Fortunately, there are options available to help students afford higher education.
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