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Credit & Finance

8 Best Credit Monitoring Services in 2024 (Free & Paid)

While there are free credit monitoring solutions available, many have limited features that can leave you vulnerable to fraud or credit score damage.

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October 17, 2024
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Credit & Finance

The 6 Best Credit Monitoring Apps (Track Your Credit Scores)

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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September 12, 2024
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Credit & Finance

What is Credit Monitoring? Do You Really Need It?

Credit monitoring is one of the best ways to protect your credit score and catch the early warning signs of fraud — but only if you use the right service.

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August 5, 2024
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Credit & Finance

How To Dispute Debts in My Name (That Aren’t Mine)

Send a dispute letter to the collector within 30 days, dispute inaccuracies with credit bureaus, and request that the collector stop contacting you.

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August 5, 2024
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Credit & Finance

How To Review Your Bank Account Statements Each Month

Regularly reviewing your bank statements is one of the best ways to maintain your financial health — and can help you spot the warning signs of fraud.

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April 17, 2024
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Credit & Finance

Is myFICO Legit? What You Need To Know Before Buying

myFICO is one of the only credit monitoring services that provides FICO® scores — but its limited features could leave you vulnerable to fraud and scams.

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April 9, 2024
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Credit & Finance

Why Is My Credit Frozen If I Didn’t Freeze It?

System errors, file mixups, data breaches, or even identity theft may be why your credit is frozen without you initiating it.

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April 8, 2024
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Credit & Finance

How To Opt Out of Prescreened Credit Card Offers

The Prescreen Opt-Out Notice Rule lets you permanently opt out of prescreened offers, or opt out for five years. Here’s how.

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April 8, 2024

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