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

Does Credit Repair Work? Should You Use This Service?

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

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

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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Credit & Finance

How Does Debit Card Fraud Happen? Can You Avoid It?

Debit card fraud happens when someone unlawfully uses your debit card or card information to make purchases or withdrawals. Here’s how.

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January 19, 2024
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Credit & Finance

How Is Mortgage Fraud Detected? 20 Types of Fraud To Know

Those who commit mortgage fraud may be subject to prosecution, either for “fraud for housing” or “fraud for profit.” Here’s how to spot them.

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December 11, 2023

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