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Is cash safer than credit?
Which form of payment is safer? Greg McBride explains why cash isn’t always king.
1 min read Feb 25, 2020 -
The Equifax hack could hurt your career. Here’s how to prevent that
Don’t let stolen data be used to make you look bad to a prospective employer.
2 min read Dec 16, 2022 -
Your identity is broken. Here are 3 powerful ways to take control
Lock down your personal information by finding ways not to share it.
4 min read Mar 11, 2021 -
It’s not just the 3 big credit bureaus that know everything about you
Niche agencies also collect your personal data. Here’s how to secure it.
3 min read Mar 11, 2021 -
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 Mar 11, 2022 -
Engaged? This is why you need to sign a prenuptial agreement
Prenups aren’t just for celebrities. You’ll wish you had one if things go sour.
4 min read May 12, 2020 -
How much does a pool heater cost?
Is cool weather keeping you out of your pool? A heater might help.
2 min read Sep 07, 2022 -
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 Feb 25, 2020 -
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 Feb 08, 2021 -
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 Feb 21, 2022