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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 13, 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 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 -
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 -
What is an excellent credit score?
No matter what your credit score is today, you can always make it better.
1 min read Aug 14, 2017 -
The elusive 850: How to get the best credit score
Achieving the highest credit score is a lofty goal. Learn more about how to reach it.
2 min read Aug 11, 2017