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Freeze Your Credit in 3 Steps
credit & debt Freezing your accounts at the three major credit bureaus is the best way to prevent thieves from opening new credit accounts in your name.
By Lisa Gerstner • Published
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How to Monitor Your Credit Reports for Free
credit reports Don't get suckered into paying for credit monitoring services. There are free options all around.
By Rivan V. Stinson • Published
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Free Credit Monitoring for Equifax Breach Victims
credit reports Millions of consumers whose data may have been exposed have been notified to sign up for the monitoring service.
By Lisa Gerstner • Published
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How Does Marriage Affect Your Credit Score?
Starting a Family While credit reports aren’t merged for married couples, individual records can affect joint loans. Learn the rules to ensure good credit goes along with a good marriage.
By Rivan V. Stinson • Published
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What Does Your Credit Score Really Mean?
Basics Your score helps lenders assess the likelihood you’ll repay a loan. It can also help you assess your credit health.
By Emma Patch • Published
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Think Twice Before You Close a Credit Card
Smart Buying Even if you’re no longer using it, closing an account could ding your credit score.
By Rivan V. Stinson • Published
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Protect Yourself Against New ID-Theft Schemes
Scams Crooks are using more-sophisticated tricks to steal your data. It's time to improve your armor.
By Lisa Gerstner • Last updated
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How to Fix Your Credit Reports
Coronavirus and Your Money Before you apply for a mortgage or car loan, check your credit files for errors that could derail your plans.
By Rivan V. Stinson • Published
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Get Free Weekly Credit Reports for Another Year
Coronavirus and Your Money Take advantage of the extension to check each report for errors or signs of fraudulent activity.
By Lisa Gerstner • Published