What can I do if someone steals my credit card number and makes purchases?
If your credit card number is stolen (not the actual card), you aren’t liable for the unaut Read More
Why do I have to give so much information about myself when I open a new bank account?
Federal law requires banks and other financial institutions to put Customer Identification Programs in place to identify and verify the identity of their customers to prevent money laundering and the funding of terrorism.
Read MoreDealing with Negative Information and Errors on Your Credit Report
If you ordered a copy of your credit report and found negative or in Read More
Getting a Free Copy of Your Credit Report
You can get a free copy of your credit report once a year from each of the three credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion).
Through April 2021, you can get a free copy of your credit report once every week.
Read MorePreparing for a Disaster
Nobody likes to think about the possibility of a disaster, but it’s important for you to be prepared long before one happens. Once one hits, it's unlikely that you’ll have enough time to take the steps to protect yourself and your personal information.
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