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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 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 -
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 -
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 Jul 27, 2015 -
What does ‘charged off’ mean?
Financial missteps can linger on your credit report for years. Here’s how to fix them.
3 min read Jun 25, 2015 -
How to quickly boost your credit score
Your credit report has a long memory. Here’s how to get it to forget your checkered past.
3 min read Jun 18, 2015 -
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 17, 2015 -
Tips for boosting your credit score
Planning to buy a home, refi a loan or shop for a new car? First, check your score.
5 min read May 04, 2015