Dollars & Sense: Passkeys vs. Passwords – Is it time to make the switch?

What to Know: Passkeys offer a safer alternative to passwords, allowing you to sign in using your fingerprint, facial recognition, or device PIN.Passkeys are designed to protect against phishing and stolen passwords, making it much harder for criminals to access your accounts. But before making the switch, understand how passkeys work across multiple devices and what happens if your phone is lost, stolen, or replaced. ORLANDO, Fla. – For decades, we’ve been told to create strong passwords for our digital lives. Avoid using the same one for multiple accounts. Change them if they’re compromised. Don’t use your dog’s name. And for goodness sake, please stop using 12345678 or “password” for your… password. But remembering dozens of complicated passwords can be frustrating, and even the strongest passwords aren’t foolproof. Then there are all those requirements: an uppercase letter, a number, a special symbol, and at least eight or even up to 15 characters (I have one that’s 22!). Oh, and c