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Does Prequalifying for a Mortgage Hurt Credit
Investopedia· 2 days agoMortgage prequalification typically involves a soft credit inquiry, which does not affect credit scores. Plus, prequalification can offer significant...
Expert Advice on When It's Safe to Share Your Social Security Number
CNET· 2 days agoYou're on the phone with the bank, and they ask you to confirm your Social Security number. If...
Consumer Corner with Anita Wilson: AT&T breach a cautionary tale
Daily Hampshire Gazette· 22 hours agoIn this case, information belonging to an estimated 7.6 million AT&T consumers and about 65.4 million former account holders was stolen and published. Companies are required to report ...
On Your Side: Protect your identity
KY3 Springfield· 16 hours agoYou may have heard. “Cyber events like this one are on the rise, targeting our health system all across the country,” said R.J. Cross, the Consumer Privacy Director with PRIG or Public Interest ...
Americans' household debt hits $17.7 trillion in first quarter of 2024
FOX 11 Green Bay· 2 days agoAmericans' household debt continued its steady increase in the first quarter, hitting a new high of $17.69 trillion.
How did a Dallas man know AT&T had an apparent data breach 10 days before AT&T said so?
Dallas Morning News· 1 day agoAvi Adelman of Dallas contacted me early one morning to report that his AT&T account was hacked and...
How Ascension ransomware attack is affecting Michigan patients, appointments
ClickOnDetroit· 2 days agoAscension hospitals and facilities across the country, including here in Michigan, were recently...
What To Do if Someone Has Your Bank Account Number
Investopedia· 3 days agoIf someone has your bank account number, you should act fast to prevent or minimize the impact of any potential fraud. Contact your bank right away,...
Mortgage interest rates today: May 13, 2024
CNN.com· 3 days agoThe average interest rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage hit 7.49% on Monday, with the rate for 15-year fixed mortgages decreasing to 6.79%. The average...