Credit Reports
News, insights and expert analysis on credit reports from the team at Kiplinger.
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Credit Freezes Aren't Foolproof
credit & debt Why you should still be periodically checking all three credit reports.
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15 Steps to a Prosperous New Year
Financial Planning
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New Perks for a Top Rewards Card
credit & debt The Capital One Venture Visa card gets even better with enhanced travel benefits.
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Lock Your Credit Card If It Goes Missing
credit & debt Locking — rather than cancelling — a card, will block purchases and other ways a thief could hurt you, while still allowing recurring payments and similar conveniences to carry on unaffected.
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11 Things Going Right as We Head Into 2019
Economic Forecasts 11 developments, economic and otherwise, that reveal brighter days ahead in 2019.
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You Can Now Freeze -- and Unfreeze -- Your Credit Report for Free
credit & debt As of September 21, credit bureaus can no longer charge you to freeze your credit reports or to lift a freeze. Here’s what you need to know to get your free freeze.
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50 Quick and Easy Tips to Make and Keep More Money
savings Follow these smart moves to keep more cash in your household instead of flowing out.
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Don't Sweat Small Changes in Your Credit Scores
credit & debt Credit scores typically fluctuate a little from month to month, often because of changes in credit card balances. Here’s what to do when fluctuations in your scores are more dramatic.
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Retailer Data Breaches in 2018: Was Your Favorite Store Hacked?
Scams Find out which retail chains have been hit and where you can go for help to protect yourself from identity theft, scams and financial fraud.
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