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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 Aug 01, 2013 -
The dangers of identity theft
The scariest aspect is the lack of control victims feel when someone takes over their identity.
4 min read Aug 01, 2013 -
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 Jul 17, 2013 -
How young people can begin to build credit
As a parent, there’s an easy way you can help your son or daughter establish credit.
2 min read Jun 21, 2013 -
Credit errors due to father, son with same name
Sharing your father’s name can be a curse when it comes to credit. Here’s how to fix it.
2 min read May 28, 2013 -
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 May 22, 2013 -
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 May 14, 2013 -
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 Sep 05, 2012 -
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 Aug 14, 2012 -
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 Aug 06, 2012