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  Do lenders have to report to credit bureaus?

  Getting a mortgage will be more difficult if your credit card lender reports to only one bureau.

  2 min read Nov 03, 2020
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  The dangers of identity theft

  The scariest aspect is the lack of control victims feel when someone takes over their identity.

  4 min read Jun 20, 2024
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  Protecting yourself from ID theft

  Last year, 12.6 million Americans were ID theft victims. Here’s how to minimize your risk.

  1 min read Apr 29, 2022
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  When will debt payoff show up on credit report?

  It takes more than paying down your debts to qualify for a good mortgage rate.

  2 min read Sep 07, 2021
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  Get that old debt off my credit report!

  Even if you refuted an old debt, it’ll still stay on your credit report for seven years.

  3 min read Feb 11, 2022
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  Buy a car to rebuild credit post-bankruptcy?

  It’s important to rebuild your credit after bankruptcy, but make sure to do it the right way.

  2 min read Mar 11, 2021
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  What happens to a dead person’s credit?

  Those in charge of your estate must protect your accounts from identity theft after you’re gone.

  3 min read Jan 24, 2023
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  5 groups at greater risk of identity theft

  Who you are and what you do can make you more vulnerable to having your identity stolen.

  5 min read Mar 12, 2021
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  File bankruptcy after credit crisis?

  A long job loss coupled with a huge pay cut can leave your credit in a mire. Will bankruptcy help?

  3 min read Dec 08, 2020
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  Is it safe to ditch your old smartphone?

  Thinking about upgrading to a new smartphone? Take steps so your old phone won’t provide a clear connection to identity theft.

  3 min read Mar 11, 2021