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Why Your Credit Score May Drop When You Shop for a New Phone Plan
credit & debt Wireless carriers often use a scoring system that differs from the traditional credit score when it reviews new mobile customers.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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You Can Now Freeze -- and Unfreeze -- Your Credit Report for Free
credit & debt As of September 21, credit bureaus can no longer charge you to freeze your credit reports or to lift a freeze. Here’s what you need to know to get your free freeze.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Free Credit Report Freezes
credit & debt A new federal law will soon allow everyone to freeze -- and thaw -- their credit report free. A freeze can deter identity theft.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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How I Thwarted I.D. Thieves
Scams After they stole my name, I switched into high gear to prevent them from hijacking my sterling credit history.
By Mark Solheim Published
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Best Places to Check Your Credit Reports and Credit Scores for Free
credit score You can say goodbye to year-long waits and high fees to check your credit thanks to these trusted free resources.
By Miriam Cross Published
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7 Habits of People With Excellent Credit Scores
credit score Want to improve your credit score?
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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How to Get Out of Debt
credit & debt There are several steps you can take to ensure your credit rating isn't ruined.
By the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance Published
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The Best Personal-Finance Websites, Apps and Software of 2016
Technology Get a jump on your 2017 finances with these solid financial tools and games.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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Is the Wells Fargo Controversy Damaging Your Credit Score?
credit & debt Here's how to check all recent accounts opened in your name, plus your credit reports.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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