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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 Feb 24, 2021 -
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 Apr 10, 2020 -
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 Feb 02, 2021 -
What your information is worth on the black market
Your data sells for cheap on the black market. So how do thieves make money?
1 min read Apr 06, 2022 -
Low-tech identity theft protection: Keep your paper-based financial information safe
Think you’re most vulnerable to ID theft when you’re online? Think again.
6 min read Jun 20, 2024 -
How long will car repo hurt my credit?
A car was repossessed and your marriage was a wreck? Here’s a road map for credit repair.
2 min read Feb 19, 2021 -
Credit score vs. credit report: What’s what?
They sound similar, but they’re not. Here’s what you need to know.
4 min read Jan 24, 2023 -
When does credit card debt fall off report?
It’ll take a while for unpaid collections accounts to stop affecting your credit score.
2 min read Feb 11, 2022 -
Building credit after a car repossession
A negative event on your credit report doesn’t define you. Here’s one story and how to rebuild.
2 min read Sep 07, 2021 -
Will fiancee’s old bankruptcy hurt my credit?
Your pending marriage might bind the two of you together, but it won’t merge your credit reports.
2 min read Apr 29, 2022