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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 -
Want to save big? Don’t upgrade your phone
Upgrading to the iPhone 6 may be tempting, but it could cost you thousands.
6 min read Sep 09, 2015 -
Credit report complaints abound
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says credit report complaints to the agency increased 56% between June and July.
1 min read Sep 02, 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 -
4 great ways to save on your next big trip
These tricks will help you save on airfare, hotels and food on your next vacation.
2 min read Jul 24, 2015 -
7 classic American vacations on the cheap
Follow these thrifty travel tips and save money while visiting national treasures.
5 min read Jul 10, 2015