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Credit Reports Are Now Permanently Free Weekly
Major credit reporting agencies Experian, Equifax, and Transunion have made a pandemic era program permanent, allowing consumers to check their credit weekly for free.
By Seychelle Thomas Published
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Medical Credit Card Marketers Are Trying More Ways to Reach You
Medical credit card promotions can now be found at physician offices, diagnostic centers and hospital websites, group says.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Healthcare Data Breach May Have Exposed Patient Information
IBM starts to notify users of J&J's healthcare service program of potential exposure of personal information.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Experian to Pay $650K Fine for Spamming People
People seeking to freeze their credit data online were hit with unsolicited emails and no way to opt out.
By Esther D’Amico Last updated
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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 Published
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How Does Marriage Affect Your Credit Score?
Starting a Family While credit reports aren’t merged for married couples, individual records can affect joint loans. Learn the rules to ensure good credit goes along with a good marriage.
By Rivan V. Stinson Published
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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 Published
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Think Twice Before You Close a Credit Card
Smart Buying Even if you’re no longer using it, closing an account could ding your credit score.
By Rivan V. Stinson Published
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Protect Yourself Against New ID-Theft Schemes
Scams Crooks are using more-sophisticated tricks to steal your data. It's time to improve your armor.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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