*This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of CHASE. The opinions and text are all mine.     We are down to the wire here in New York City when it comes to back to school shopping and preparing for school to resume next week.  I'm so grateful for online shopping because it allows me to purchase the majority of the kids' supplies from the convenience of home.  I'll also be shopping in-store this week for some of the items that I was unable to buy online.       Since I had my identity stolen a few years ago, I always worry about being a victim of fraud or having my financial information compromised.  CHASE's Financial Education Partner, Brittney Castro, has some great tips for how you can protect yourself and avoid fraud during busy shopping times like back to school. Some of Brittney Castro's smart shopping tips are: Shop at well-respected and trusted retailers both online and in-store. When shopping online only shop … [Read more...]