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Is cash safer than credit?
Which form of payment is safer? Greg McBride explains why cash isn’t always king.
1 min read Nov 07, 2017 -
The Equifax hack could hurt your career. Here’s how to prevent that
Don’t let stolen data be used to make you look bad to a prospective employer.
2 min read Oct 12, 2017 -
Your identity is broken. Here are 3 powerful ways to take control
Lock down your personal information by finding ways not to share it.
4 min read Oct 06, 2017 -
It’s not just the 3 big credit bureaus that know everything about you
Niche agencies also collect your personal data. Here’s how to secure it.
3 min read Sep 29, 2017 -
Ready to sue Equifax? Here’s what to know
Doing nothing is one option. Here’s why waiting to sue may be the best course of action.
3 min read Sep 27, 2017 -
Why the Equifax data breach may impact your right to sue financial firms
The Senate is debating whether to reject a rule allowing class-action lawsuits.
3 min read Sep 19, 2017 -
What the Wells Fargo scandal can teach you about the Equifax hack
Worried your identify has been compromised? Take action the way bank customers did.
3 min read Sep 18, 2017 -
Angry at Equifax? You have the right to sue
But you should still protect yourself when accepting free credit monitoring.
3 min read Sep 13, 2017 -
How to freeze your credit after the Equifax data breach
Locking down your credit can help protect you from ID theft, but there are drawbacks.
3 min read Sep 13, 2017 -
4 ways to boost your credit score pronto
If you need your loan ASAP, learn how to boost your credit score at breakneck speed.
3 min read Sep 13, 2017