Credit Reports
News, insights and expert analysis on credit reports from the team at Kiplinger.
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Credit Report Error? They All Matter
credit & 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 Foolproof
credit & 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 Year
Financial Planning
By Kimberly Lankford
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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.
By Miriam Cross
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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.
By Miriam Cross
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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.
By The Kiplinger Washington Editors
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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.
By Kimberly Lankford
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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.
By the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance
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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.
By Kimberly Lankford
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