Identity-fraud rates are at their highest level in five years. But while most people imagine that sophisticated hackers pose the biggest threat to ID security, the majority of data breaches are accidental.
Never underestimate the little guy. Investors often dump shares of small companies at the first signs of trouble: They’re perceived as riskier than behemoths like Wal-Mart or IBM.
After last year’s market meltdown wiped away huge chunks of their savings, more investors have decided to seek professional help. Just not from a financial adviser.
If people had paid attention to veteran investor Jeremy Grantham over the past two years, their investment portfolios would be looking much better than they likely are.
