Did you know Facebook, cell phones and new operating systems could all be used to steal your personal information?
Identity thieves are increasingly creative as changing technology allows them new tools to pilfer; but with a little awareness and some creativity of your own you can keep your private information out of sticky fingers.
New ID theft [...]
Q: What do Walt Disney and credit reports have in common?
A: Both of them may be frozen! One hidden under “The Pirates of the Caribbean,”” and the other with each of the top credit reporting agencies.
OK, Walt Disney probably isn’t frozen, but did you know you can protect yourself from identity theft by freezing your [...]
It might be hard to think back on that very first credit card you got. For many, that was where our credit histories began – but what, exactly, does the perfect credit card look like?
Whether you are a novice or long-time credit-card user, it helps to understand the fine print and shop with some regulations.
First [...]
Today’s guest post comes from Philip Tirone. Philip speaks nationwide in an effort to change the credit laws to be more transparent to consumers. He is the author of the book, “7 Steps to a 720 Credit Score.”
Difference in Credit Scores… that NOBODY is talking about, and what it means to you!
Two [...]
This post is courtesy of the LendingTree.com Smart Borrower Center.
Your credit score and your GPA represent your past and can affect your future.
As a young person starting your career and financial life, there are two numbers that are critical to your success: Your grade point average, or GPA, and your credit score. Both can help [...]