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How to save money without trying
Looking to save money? Jean Chatzky shares an easy way to save without squeezing your budget.
1 min read Oct 08, 2015 -
How do I get out of a co-signed loan?
There is one sure way to take your name off a co-signed loan. But many can’t do it.
2 min read Sep 17, 2015 -
Online dating scams like catfishing hook unsuspecting victims looking for love
Looking for love online? Avoid giving up your money in a catfishing scam.
2 min read Sep 14, 2015 -
Prevent child ID theft with a credit freeze? It’s not always easy
To the delight of identity thieves, just 22 states let you freeze your child’s credit.
3 min read Sep 10, 2015 -
The 5 biggest credit score myths that can hurt your finances
Consumers just can’t shake these credit score beliefs. See how these myths can hurt.
4 min read Sep 09, 2015 -
Credit report complaints abound
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says credit report complaints to the agency increased 56% between June and July.
1 min read Sep 02, 2015 -
5 credit score must-knows for millennials
Don’t know the difference between a credit report and a credit score? Here’s a primer.
4 min read Sep 01, 2015 -
‘Typosquatting’: How 1 mistyped letter could lead to ID theft
Misspell your bank’s web address, and you may land on a page run by an identity thief.
3 min read Aug 17, 2015 -
Identity-theft victims pay a high price when their data get stolen
Victims may fight for years to clear their name, fix their credit and mend their finances.
9 min read Jul 27, 2015 -
9 cash-saving tips that pay big bucks
Cutting expenses can pay big dividends if you invest the savings and let them compound.
6 min read Jul 06, 2015