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Reducing Spam
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Reducing Spam

While it’s impossible to entirely rid your life of spam, you can take action to significantly reduce the…
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California
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In California, can a landlord ask me about my source of income in a rental application?

Yes, but all verifiable sources of income must be considered the same. For example, disability income may not…
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Can a store require me to scan my driver’s license to return a purchase?

Yes. Many stores do this to help identify patterns of return fraud and abuse. Read our article for more…
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Do I have to show my ID when I buy something with a credit card?

With Visa and MasterCard, no. They both have rules that limit stores from requiring you to show your ID as a…
Skimmers: The Breakdown
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Skimmers: The Breakdown

Often nearly impossible to see, a skimmer is a small device placed in or over a card reader (ATM, gas pump…
Reducing Your Risk of Identity Theft
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Reducing Your Risk of Identity Theft

Others can get your personal information in many ways including data breaches discarded…
Credit Monitoring Services: The Breakdown
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Credit Monitoring Services: The Breakdown

Hardly a day goes by where data breaches and identity fraud don't make the headlines. In such a world, you…
Don’t Let Medical Debt Kill Your Credit
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Don’t Let Medical Debt Kill Your Credit

Medical debt often results from unpredictable events, but you shouldn’t let them ruin your credit for years…

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