Should You Pay for Identity Theft Protection?

Should You Pay for Identity Theft Protection?
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By Sarah Brady From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When Benjamin Franklin penned this enduring phrase nearly three centuries ago, he was advising the public on how to avoid house fires. But his words are also useful when applied to a modern safety issue: identity theft.