How to check credit score and credit report for free
The idea that you only have one credit score isn’t true. In fact, it’s one of the biggest credit score myths people consistently fall for, says John Ulzheimer, a credit …
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Was my Social Security number stolen? National Public Data breach questions
Glowimages | Getty Images You may have never heard of National Public Data, yet your personal information may have been compromised in the company’s recent massive data breach. The background …
Identity theft of America’s youngest generation is on the rise
Most parents would take herculean steps to protect their children. But many overlook a relatively simple way to help shore up a child’s financial security: freezing the minor’s credit. This …
Raising your credit score can help you save $92 per month: report
With consumer prices still rising due to higher inflation, there is one way to save money that you may be overlooking: raising your credit score. Increasing your score from fair …
What to know about your credit as student loan bills restart
D3sign | Moment | Getty Images On-ramp period should protect your credit Generally, failing to make timely payments on debts, including your student loans, can damage your credit. Payment history …
How to use rent-reporting services to build, improve credit
Luis Alvarez | Digitalvision | Getty Images While rent payments do not traditionally affect your credit, a growing number of so-called rent-reporting services are trying to change that. These services …
Credit score you need to buy a home
If a low credit score is keeping you from buying a home, you’re not alone. Nearly a quarter of Americans under 35 say that bad credit is preventing them from …
White House takes steps to remove medical bills from credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau headquarters in Washington, D.C., on May 14, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters The Biden administration wants to remove medical debt completely from consumer credit reports, …
Taylor Swift tickets, student loan forgiveness among top summer scams
Taylor Swift performs onstage during “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at SoFi Stadium on August 09, 2023 in Inglewood, California. Kevin Winter/tas23 | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images …