Digital Security 101

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Credit & Finance

The 6 Best Credit Monitoring Apps (Reviewed and Rated)

Credit monitoring apps help track your credit score, warn you of fraud, and educate you about building credit — but not all are worth your time and money.

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June 4, 2025
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Credit & Finance

The 5 Best Credit Karma Alternatives (Reviewed and Ranked)

Credit Karma offers "free" credit monitoring and personal financial tools to millions of Americans — but it's not the only (or best) option available.

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April 28, 2025
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Credit & Finance

Hacked Debit Card? 9 Ways To Protect Your Money

Most often, thieves “hack” debit cards with skimmers on POS terminals. Keeping a close eye on card statements, using contactless payments can help.

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March 18, 2024
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Credit & Finance

Are Debt Relief Programs Legitimate?

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

Credit Repair Scams: New Scam Types & How To Avoid Them

In credit repair scams, companies or individuals promise to improve your credit score using illegitimate means. Learn how to give these a wide berth.

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March 11, 2024
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Credit & Finance

How Long Does It Take To Repair Your Credit? (How To Do It)

Saddled with a low credit score due to fraud or missed payments? Learn how long it takes to repair credit (and how to do it the right way).

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March 11, 2024
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Credit & Finance

Are Free Credit Reports Safe? How To Avoid Credit Score Scams

Scammers use fake credit score sites and repair agencies to steal your personal info. Learn how to spot (and avoid) the latest credit score scams.

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March 11, 2024
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Credit & Finance

What Is a CPN or Credit Protection Number? (Updated)

If you’re trying to rebuild or repair your credit, the last thing you need is to get scammed. Learn how to spot illegal credit repair and CPN number scams.

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March 11, 2024

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