Digital Security 101

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Credit & Finance

The 6 Best Credit Monitoring Apps of 2024 (How To Choose)

Aura, Credit Karma, Credit Sesame, CreditWise by Capital One, myFICO, and IdentityForce are all popular choices, but what app is right for you?

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March 22, 2024
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Credit & Finance

Here’s How You Can Prevent Credit Card Cloning

Cloned cards are fraudulent copies of real credit or debit cards. Hacked POS terminals and skimmers can both easily give away card information.

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March 20, 2024
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Credit & Finance

Is Debt Relief Real? Or Is It a Scam?

When debt relief works, it can reduce the amount of debt you need to pay down, but that's not to say there aren't scams around.

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March 11, 2024
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Credit & Finance

Does Credit Repair Work? What To Know Before You Sign Up

Credit repair can remove inaccuracies from credit reports. People with no credit, good credit, or deserved bad credit might have little use for it.

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March 8, 2024
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Credit & Finance

8 Reasons Why You Should File Taxes Early in 2024

The IRS began accepting tax returns on January 29th, 2024. Learn more about why you should file taxes early and how to stay safe this tax season.

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March 2, 2024
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Credit & Finance

How To Avoid the Financial Hardship Department Scam

What is the Financial Hardship Department scam? What do you do if you receive a scam email or call? Read more.

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March 1, 2024
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Credit & Finance

How To Lock Your Credit With All Three Bureaus (2024)

Credit locks are one of the best tools available for protecting your credit file from fraud and errors — but are more complicated than a fraud alert.

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February 29, 2024
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Credit & Finance

Is It Safe To Link Bank Accounts? 7 Risks You Need To Know

Is it safe to link bank accounts to other apps and services? Get familiar with the risks to protect your finances from fraudsters.

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February 8, 2024

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