Credit Reports
News, insights and expert analysis on credit reports from the team at Kiplinger.
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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.
By Andrea Browne Taylor
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What's the Penalty for Canceling a Rewards Credit Card?
credit & debt Why you might want to hold on to that account.
By Kimberly Lankford
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Did You Freeze Your Credit? Watch Out for These Pitfalls
credit & debt If you put your credit reports on ice, watch out for these slippery spots.
By Lisa Gerstner
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How Your Credit Score Is Calculated
credit & debt Here's the formula for success no matter which model lenders use.
By Miriam Cross
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Equifax Data Breach Hit Me: Here's How I Protect Myself Now
Scams A financial professional who once paid Equifax to monitor his own personal information outlines the four-step plan he now uses instead to guard his identity, Social Security number and finances from cybercriminals.
By Bradford M. Pine
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Fighting Identity Theft on the Dark Web
credit & debt To prevent ID theft, credit card issuers monitor the dark web for your personal information.
By Lisa Gerstner
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How Consumers Can Clean Up After Equifax Disaster
Scams Everyone needs to take precautions in today’s world of constant data breaches. Here are six steps to protect yourself.
By Marguerita M. Cheng, CFP® & RICP®
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Customers Get a Break on Medical Debt
credit & debt Consumers get more time to settle a medical bill before it harms their credit.
By Lisa Gerstner
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Best Places to Check Your Credit Reports and Credit Scores for Free
credit score You can say goodbye to year-long waits and high fees to check your credit thanks to these trusted free resources.
By Miriam Cross
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