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• The Equifax hack could hurt your career. Here’s how to prevent that

  Don’t let stolen data be used to make you look bad to a prospective employer.

  2 min read Oct 12, 2017

  

• 6 ways to build credit with no credit history

  These tips can help you build credit, even if your credit history is sparse.

  4 min read Oct 11, 2017

  

• Your identity is broken. Here are 3 powerful ways to take control

  Lock down your personal information by finding ways not to share it.

  4 min read Oct 06, 2017

  

• It’s not just the 3 big credit bureaus that know everything about you

  Niche agencies also collect your personal data. Here’s how to secure it.

  3 min read Sep 29, 2017

  

• Ready to sue Equifax? Here’s what to know

  Doing nothing is one option. Here’s why waiting to sue may be the best course of action.

  3 min read Sep 27, 2017

  

• Why the Equifax data breach may impact your right to sue financial firms

  The Senate is debating whether to reject a rule allowing class-action lawsuits.

  3 min read Sep 19, 2017

  

• What the Wells Fargo scandal can teach you about the Equifax hack

  Worried your identify has been compromised? Take action the way bank customers did.

  3 min read Sep 18, 2017

  

• Angry at Equifax? You have the right to sue

  But you should still protect yourself when accepting free credit monitoring.

  3 min read Sep 13, 2017

  

• How to freeze your credit after the Equifax data breach

  Locking down your credit can help protect you from ID theft, but there are drawbacks.

  3 min read Sep 08, 2017

  

• 4 ways to boost your credit score pronto

  If you need your loan ASAP, learn how to boost your credit score at breakneck speed.

  3 min read Jul 14, 2017