Credit

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  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
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  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
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  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
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  Send dispute letter to contest erroneous credit report

  Your missive must be clear, precise and complete. Here’s how to get it done.

  2 min read Aug 09, 2017
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  Like a school transcript, your credit follows you for life

  Your financial report card can help you, or haunt you, through the years.

  2 min read Aug 08, 2017
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  What is a soft credit check?

  Credit inquiries can taint your score. Find out how a soft check impacts you.

  2 min read Aug 01, 2017
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  This is why your credit score may have just gone up

  Your ability to borrow might be better, thanks to a new rule. Here’s how it works.

  3 min read Jul 11, 2017
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  Ready for romance? A low credit score could mean dating difficulties

  Many see a poor credit score as a dating turn-off, Bankrate’s survey finds.

  3 min read May 15, 2017
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  9 ways to combat child identity theft

  Criminals can wreak havoc on your child’s financial future. Here’s how to stop them.

  7 min read Aug 16, 2016
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  Online dating scams heart your cash, not you

  Scammers target online dating sites. Look for these signs your love interest is a fraud.

  4 min read Feb 11, 2016