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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 -
Need an electric fence? Don’t get zapped by the cost
Learn about the the different kinds of electric fences and how much they cost.
2 min read Sep 15, 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 13, 2017 -
Home-improvement grants for veterans, low-income homeowners
Grants can help veterans and low-income people with home upgrades.
2 min read Sep 13, 2017 -
Credit monitoring alone won’t protect you from identity theft
There’s no silver bullet to stop fraud. Here’s how to make the bad guys’ job harder.
3 min read Sep 12, 2017 -
How much does a tankless water heater cost?
Tired of cold showers? Once you go tankless, you’ll never look back.
3 min read Sep 12, 2017 -
How to protect yourself from the massive Equifax breach
Some 143 million Americans are now at risk for ID theft. Take these steps now.
3 min read Sep 08, 2017 -
Protect yourself with a fraud alert on your credit report
A fraud alert makes it difficult for ID thieves to open accounts in your name.
3 min read Sep 08, 2017