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AT&T data-breach victims: Here’s something better than credit monitoring — and it’s free
MarketWatch via Yahoo Finance· 3 months agoCredit monitoring, credit freezes and fraud alerts. What’s the difference between these? AT&T...
How to unfreeze credit if you lose your PIN
Bankrate via AOL· 3 months agoKey takeaways The three major credit bureaus no longer require users to use a PIN when they want to unfreeze their credit reports. If you were never...
How to report credit card fraud
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 11 months agoThis piece was last updated on July 31, 2023 to reflect current credit card details. If you’ve recently had to deal with credit card fraud, you’re not...
5 questions to ask when helping an older parent with money
WJZY via Yahoo Finance· 2 months ago(NerdWallet) – Conversations about money often require sensitivity and patience, especially when the...
What is a credit freeze and when it could make sense for you
Fortune via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoYour credit report plays a major role in helping you hit all of your financial goals. Lenders rely...
What is a share-secured loan, and how does it work?
Bankrate via AOL· 3 months agoKey takeaways Share-secured loans offer a way to build credit without steep borrowing costs. The funds in your account are used as collateral, making...
Higher prices from scorching hot inflation — and other hiccups — push consumers to borrow
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoFinancial duress crops up in ways you might not expect now that we've been dealing with scorching...
Should I freeze my child’s credit?
Bankrate via AOL· 2 months agoKey takeaways Freezing your child’s credit prevents people from taking out lines of credit in your child’s name. When you freeze your child’s credit,...
Experts: Here’s Why You Should Start Checking Your Teen’s Credit Report as Early as Age 13
GOBankingRates via Yahoo Finance· 8 months agoIt's never too early to begin teaching your kids about finance, including saving money and the power...
Is identity theft protection worth it? Here's what you should know
LA Times via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoLifeLock is the largest and probably most well-known identity theft protection company out there,...