Recently, I went to visit my grandmother. She is nearing ninety, sharp as a tack and financially savvy. She manages her own investments (and those of other family members), and has a keen grasp of marketplace trends. As our talk turned to my work, the recent Equifax breach came up. Following the Equifax breach, our office has… Continue reading What happened when I went to do a credit freeze……
Hiring your first employee
You’ve established a business as a sole proprietor in Vermont. Even better – you’re growing and need to hire your first employee. Below are the steps you need to take to comply with Federal and State laws. A few things upfront. First, if you’re not registered as a corporation or LLC, we strongly recommend you… Continue reading Hiring your first employee
Vermonter of the Month: Mohamed Basha
This is a monthly series in which the Attorney General will feature a Vermonter doing exemplary work in their community. Have someone you think should be featured? Email AGO.CAP@vermont.gov. Mohamed Basha is the President, CEO and IT Person of TLC Homecare & Nursing. After moving from Chennai, India as a young child, he lived in… Continue reading Vermonter of the Month: Mohamed Basha
Stay Safe Online
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and next Tuesday is National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day. Now is a good time to check-in on your computer use and internet safety. To the average computer user, the tasks required to be secure can be overwhelming. But, StaySafeOnline.org allows you to find all the information you… Continue reading Stay Safe Online
How did they get that? Credit reporting and your personal information…
In the wake of the massive breach of consumer information at Equifax, many people are asking how, and why, Equifax has so much information about so many of us. One of your first questions might be something like: “I have never been a customer of Equifax; how can they have any of my personal information?”… Continue reading How did they get that? Credit reporting and your personal information…