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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
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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
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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
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Taking a 401(k) Loan to Fill Income Gaps? Tips Before You Dip!
401(k)s If your credit card charges 17% interest and a loan from your 401(k) charges 4.25%, you might wonder: What have I got to lose? Yes, there are downsides to borrowing from your 401(k), but sometimes it just makes sense.
By Alan Vorchheimer, Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)
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How to Keep Tabs on Your Credit Report
Coronavirus and Your Money Free weekly access is ending, but several services let you view your credit files more than once a year.
By Lisa Gerstner
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With Private Loan Interest Rates So Low, Should You Refinance a Federal Student Loan?
student loans Whether to take a private student loan or refinance a federal student loan comes down to several factors, including your comfort level with the payments and your level of job security.
By Saki Kurose, CSLP®, IAR
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Debt After Death: What You Should Know
debt Some types of debts are forgiven when you die, and others could haunt your family until they’re paid off.
By Michael Aloi, CFP®
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Give Your Credit a Boost
Coronavirus and Your Money When times get tough, your credit profile could take a hit. Here’s how to keep it in shape.
By Lisa Gerstner
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Millennials Face Their Second Recession
Making Your Money Last Forty percent of millennials say the pandemic will likely cause them to delay payments on their debts. Does that include you? Time to take action.
By Rivan V. Stinson
Making Your Money Last