As data breaches exposing payment card information continue to make headlines, there are a couple of things you can consider to reduce their potential impact on you.

When you realize that you’ve lost your card or it's been stolen, you’ll want to notify your bank or credit card company as soon as possible. If you’re not satisfied with their response, you can file a complaint with the Read More

Medical debt often results from unpredictable events, but you shouldn’t let them ruin your credit for years to come. Many Americans are impacted by medical debt—it makes up a large portion of reported debt on credit reports.

Hardly a day goes by where data breaches and identity fraud don't make the headlines. In such a world, you may find yourself researching credit monitoring services.

Often nearly impossible to see, a skimmer is a small device placed in or over a card reader (ATM, gas pump, checkout) to record information from your credit or debit card's magnetic stripe.  That information can then be used to make fraudulent purchases and sometimes even a clone of your card.

As a renter, you have rights during the application process and after you move in. Read More

With more than 11 billion individual records breached in the U.S. Read More

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