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How You Can Cash in on the Equifax Data Breach
Chris Kissell on July 22, 2019
If you or anyone you know were among the 147 million people impacted by the 2017 Equifax hack, you need to read this.
Errors in These 3 Reports Can Send Your Car Insurance Rates Soaring
Karla Bowsher on July 4, 2019
Insurers can check auto claim histories before setting premiums. Here’s how to learn what they are finding out about your past.
10 States Where Elder Fraud Is Worst
Donna Freedman on June 12, 2019
As many as 5 million seniors are ripped off every year. Is your state on this list?
Americans Love to Complain About These 10 Companies
Chris Kissell on May 27, 2019
For the fourth year running, a trio of companies has provoked much of the nation’s consumer ire.
The $9,000 Mistake That Many Homeowners Make
Karla Bowsher on December 28, 2018
A lot of homeowners are overpaying, possibly without even realizing it. Are you one of them?
31 Great Things You Can Get for Free
Gael F. Cooper on November 30, 2018
Bargains and deals are great, but free gifts are even better. Here’s how to grab a bunch for yourself.
The Fed Hikes Rates — Here’s How Much More You Can Earn on Your Money
Karla Bowsher on September 26, 2018
Increasing the interest rate on your savings means generating more cash with little work. Here’s how to get the most bang for your buck today.
57 Percent of Credit Card Users Make This Damaging Mistake
Karla Bowsher on July 6, 2018
Make this slip-up even once, and it can hurt both your wallet and your credit score.
Why Are Credit Scores So Different?
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 5, 2018
How can your credit scores vary so wildly? Find out what is behind a system that seems confusing at best, and downright unfair at worst.
Is It Ever OK to Carry Debt Into Retirement?
Marilyn Lewis on June 14, 2018
Some experts argue that retiring with certain kinds of debt is not such a bad thing. But their advice doesn’t necessarily apply to you.
How a New Law Will Change the Way You Protect Your Identity
Karla Bowsher on May 24, 2018
Legislation headed to President Trump’s desk would make credit freezes and fraud alerts more consumer-friendly. Here’s what that means for you.
6 Companies That Give Free Credit Scores to the General Public
Karla Bowsher on May 21, 2018
These institutions offer free credit scores to all — even if you are not a customer. Here’s how it works, along with other ways to learn your score for $0.
Bill Would Make Credit Freezes Free — but Equifax May Still Profit
Karla Bowsher on March 14, 2018
Legislation before the U.S. Senate would wipe out fees for placing and lifting credit freezes. Find out how you — and, ironically, Equifax — might benefit.
More Americans Caught in Equifax Data Breach: Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Karla Bowsher on March 5, 2018
For the second time in recent weeks, it’s been revealed that the Equifax data breach impacted more Americans than previously thought. Here’s how to step up your financial protections.
The 10 Most Hated Banks of the Past Year
Karla Bowsher on February 19, 2018
Beware these financial institutions: They elicited more consumer complaints than any other banks in 2017.
Equifax Fraud Alerts Are Expiring: Here’s How to Protect Your Identity Now
Karla Bowsher on February 7, 2018
Fraud alerts that were requested after the Equifax data breach are ending. So consider these options for protecting yourself from fraudsters going forward.
Equifax Extends Free Credit Freeze Offer
Karla Bowsher on February 1, 2018
This is a great way to get the strongest form of identity theft protection. Find out the new deadline for signing up — and whether such a move makes sense for you.
GOP Kills Regulation That Protects Right to Sue — Now What?
Karla Bowsher on October 24, 2017
Congress just voted to repeal a rule protecting your ability to join class-action lawsuits against financial companies. Here’s what this news means for consumers.
Why Freezing Your Credit Won’t Fully Protect You After the Equifax Breach
Karla Bowsher on September 30, 2017
Financial protection measures aren’t enough to prevent all forms of identity theft in the wake of Equifax’s hacking. Here’s what else you can do.
Why a Credit Freeze Beats Equifax’s Free ‘Credit Lock’
Karla Bowsher on September 29, 2017
Before you sign up for this free-for-life service, make sure you understand what a credit lock is — and how it compares with a credit freeze.
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