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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

I Got Scammed on Venmo. Can I Get My Money Back?

Did you get scammed on Venmo? Here’s how you can try to get your money back and how to avoid common Venmo scams in the future.

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August 2, 2023
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Credit & Finance

Lost Credit Card? Do This! (Even Before Replacing Your Card)

A lost credit card can quickly go from a minor annoyance to a serious issue. Learn what steps to take to protect yourself if your card goes missing.

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July 7, 2023
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Credit & Finance

Three-Bureau Credit Monitoring: The 5 Best Options In 2023

Three-bureau credit monitoring is an essential tool for protecting your finances and credit report. Here are the best credit monitoring options in 2023.

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July 7, 2023
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Credit & Finance

How To Prevent Credit Card Fraud: 10 Essential Steps

Criminals use your physical card or stolen credit card numbers to make purchases in your name or impersonate you — here's how you can stop them.

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June 23, 2023
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Credit & Finance

Is Credit Monitoring Actually Worth It? How To Decide

Credit monitoring can protect you against fraud. But do you need to pay for it? Learn what credit monitoring does and how to decide if you need it.

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June 23, 2023
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Credit & Finance

Credit Score vs. Credit Report: What You Need To Know

Learn the differences between your credit score and credit report, how they’re calculated, and what you can do to improve your credit today.

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June 14, 2023

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