Credit Reports
News, insights and expert analysis on credit reports from the team at Kiplinger.
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Equifax Settlement: Should You Take the Money?credit & debt Contributing editor Lisa Gerstner discusses the Equifax data-breach settlement and the recent Capital One breach. Also, hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey offer up strategies for hosting and shopping yard sales.
By Sandra Block
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Capital One Data Breach: 5 Steps to Avoid Identity Theft, Fraudcredit & debt Be proactive to protect your sensitive personal information from scammers.
By Lisa Gerstner
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Credit vs. Debit Smackdown!Budgeting Kiplinger.com general manager Robert Long joins the podcast to debate the merits of credit and debit cards. Plus, hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey break down strategies for paying off student loans.
By Sandra Block
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10 Financial Commandments for Your 30sFinancial Planning In your 30s? You've gotten your financial feet under you. Time to thrive — and plan for the future.
By Stacy Rapacon
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Why Your Credit Score May Drop When You Shop for a New Phone Plan
credit & debt Wireless carriers often use a scoring system that differs from the traditional credit score when it reviews new mobile customers.
By Lisa Gerstner
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Credit Report Error? They All Mattercredit & debt Don't dismiss a minor error. It could be the sign of something more serious.
By Kimberly Lankford
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Credit Freezes Aren't Foolproofcredit & debt Why you should still be periodically checking all three credit reports.
By Kimberly Lankford
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15 Steps to a Prosperous New YearFinancial Planning
By Kimberly Lankford
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New Perks for a Top Rewards Cardcredit & debt The Capital One Venture Visa card gets even better with enhanced travel benefits.
By Miriam Cross
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