Kate Daugherty
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Kate Daugherty, a professional writer based in Denver, Colorado, holds a B.A. from the University of Colorado. With over three years of experience, she specializes in digital security, personal privacy, and finance.
Motivated by her own experience as a victim of credit theft in her early 20s, Kate is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the online world securely. Through her straightforward approach, she empowers readers with practical advice to enhance their online safety by focusing on topics like data security and identity theft. Kate's expertise has been featured in publications like Success Magazine and the Family Money Adventure blog.
- FinanceBuzz
- SUCESS Magazine
- Family Money Adventure
- Identity Theft
- Online Privacy
- Antivirus
- B.A. from the University of Colorado
- Mac or PC: Both
- Android or iOS: Both
Kate's Latest Articles
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LifeLock vs. IdentityIQ 2025: Which Service Provides Better Protection?
LifeLock and IdentityIQ help protect you from identity theft and provide restitution services if your identity is stolen. But which one will work best for you?
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Best Aura Alternatives for Identity Theft Protection 2025
Aura identity theft protection has many beneficial features that can help keep you safe online, but some alternatives offer similar features at competitive prices.
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LifeLock Identity Theft Protection 2025: Our Top Discounts
LifeLock is one of the best identity theft protection services available, and we have it at a discount to save more while protecting your information.
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Holiday Scam Statistics 2025: Keep Your Information Safe This Holiday Season
Staying vigilant and avoiding holiday scams online can take work, but it's worth the effort to keep your data safe.
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Hogo Privacy Defense Review 2025: Can Hogo’s Helpers Protect My Data?
Hogo’s data protection services provide a fun way to search for your private information online and request removal.
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Credit Karma Review 2025: Is This A Legit Credit Score Or A Scam?
After testing Credit Karma, we found it useful as a free service but more intrusive and clunky than we would want to use personally.
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I Lost My Passport: What Should I Do?
Losing your passport can make even the most experienced travelers panic. We offer step-by-step instructions to get your passport replaced and you back on the road.
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How To Freeze Your Credit for Free (and Why You Should)
A credit freeze is a helpful tool in preventing criminals from opening new credit accounts in your name. Here's how to freeze each credit bureau for free.
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Child Identity Theft: How It Happens and Ways to Protect Your Kids
Identity theft is a concern for everyone these days, including children. Learn how child identity theft happens, what signs to look for, and what to do if your child’s identity is stolen.
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What Is a Data Breach? (And What To Do If Your Data Is Stolen)
Hackers try to steal data approximately every 39 seconds. Learn how data breaches happen, and what you can do to safeguard your digital information — and identity.
