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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 -
Turning 21? 5 things you must know about credit (before you screw it up)
It’s never too soon to build a good credit score. This advice can help get you started.
2 min read Jan 19, 2016 -
How your credit score affects the rates you pay for 4 major types of insurance
Auto, home, health and life insurers may reward or punish you for your credit score.
4 min read Oct 22, 2015 -
Your credit report: 6 tips for homebuyers
You plan to buy a home, so you got your credit report. Here’s what to do with the info.
5 min read Sep 11, 2015 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
What does ‘charged off’ mean?
Financial missteps can linger on your credit report for years. Here’s how to fix them.
3 min read Jun 25, 2015 -
How to quickly boost your credit score
Your credit report has a long memory. Here’s how to get it to forget your checkered past.
3 min read Jun 18, 2015