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The best identity theft protection services of 2023
Identity theft protection services should include more than just the basics. These are our recommendations.
12 min read Jan 31, 2023 -
Average American debt statistics
Inflation is driving Americans further into debt than past years — here’s how much.
8 min read Jan 13, 2023 -
Credit scores in 2022: Statistics and how to build your credit
Credit may seem difficult to understand, but building it is easier than you think.
9 min read Dec 20, 2022 -
5 steps to create a travel budget template
You could save big by setting up a budget template for your upcoming trip.
5 min read Dec 07, 2022 -
As inflation boils, younger Americans face extra holiday spending pressures
Americans face another challenging holiday season as inflation soars.
11 min read Nov 14, 2022 -
Preventing identity theft: How common it is and how to protect yourself
Wondering how to protect your data from identity thieves? Check out these steps.
8 min read Nov 09, 2022 -
Survey: 43% of Americans say their finances are worse now than when Biden was elected
Americans were also more likely to blame Washington policymakers than credit them.
7 min read Oct 31, 2022 -
13 ways to manage your money during a recession
From tallying debt to setting goals, here’s how to budget ahead of a recession.
7 min read Oct 24, 2022 -
Why lenders use these 5 factors to best measure your credit risk
Knowing what impacts your FICO score is key to improving your credit. Here are the top five factors that lenders pay the most attention to.
5 min read Aug 15, 2022 -
Credit bureaus report incorrect information about identity theft
If you have been a victim of identity theft and had accounts opened in your name, the FCRA allows you to ask credit bureaus to stop reporting on these illegal accounts.
3 min read Jun 06, 2022