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What is a credit freeze and how do I do it?
A credit freeze lets you restrict access to your credit report, making it more difficult for an identity thief to open new lines of credit in your name.
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Credit lock vs. freeze: What is the difference?
If you’ve lost your wallet or noticed fraud on your accounts, you may have had to decide between a credit lock vs. freeze. Learn about the differences here.
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How often do credit scores update, and why hasn’t mine changed yet?
Credit scores update at least once a month. Read on to discover how to review your credit report each month to protect your identity and finances.
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What is a good credit score?
A good credit score is between 670 and the mid-700s. Scores over 760 are considered excellent, and a perfect FICO and VantageScore is 850.
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What is a home equity loan and how does it work?
Learn about the different types of home equity loans, how they work, and how you can qualify for one.
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5 steps to take immediately if your credit card is lost or stolen
If you lose your credit card, it's time to act quickly. Here are 5 steps to take if your credit card is lost or stolen.
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What is a credit report? + What’s on it & why it matters
A credit report provides an overview of your credit history. It includes current accounts, payment history, and more. Lenders use it to decide creditworthiness.
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Free credit reports: how to order yours
You can order free credit reports online, by phone or by mail. Here's how.
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How to rebuild your credit after identity theft
Find out 8 steps you can take to help rebuild your credit after identity theft.
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How to Place or Remove a Fraud Alert on Your Credit Report
If your Social Security number and other personal data is exposed in a data breach, it's a good idea to act quickly. Learn what do to help protect yourself from identity theft.
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How to Get Your FICO® Score for Free
You can get your FICO® Score for free in a lot of places, including these.
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How to Freeze Your Credit
Learn how you can help protect yourself from forms of identity theft by putting a credit freeze on your credit reports.
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How to Buy a House With Bad Credit: 6 Tips
Buying a home can be challenging. What if you have bad credit as well? Here are 6 tips to follow if you want to buy a house even if you have bad credit.
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How to Help Fix Your Credit Score With These 4 Tips
It's possible to fix bad credit. Here are four tips to help fix your credit score. Learn more from LifeLock.
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Does checking your credit score lower it?
Need a mortgage loan? Want to finance a car? Eying a credit card with great rewards? To get any of those, you may need to find ways to help fix your credit.
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How to dispute a credit report error in 5 easy steps
Errors on consumer credit reports can be a common occurrence. If you find something in your credit report that doesn’t belong there, here’s what to do.
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Are Debit Cards Dangerous?
If you find something in your credit report that doesn’t belong there, here’s what to do.
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How Do Credit Scores Work?
A look at the basics of credit scores, how they work, why they’re so important, and what you can do to keep them from plummeting.
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Credit lock vs. freeze: What is the difference?
If you’ve lost your wallet or noticed fraud on your accounts, you may have had to decide between a credit lock vs. freeze. Learn about the differences here.
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What is a credit freeze and how do I do it?
A credit freeze lets you restrict access to your credit report, making it more difficult for an identity thief to open new lines of credit in your name.
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What is a good credit score?
A good credit score is between 670 and the mid-700s. Scores over 760 are considered excellent, and a perfect FICO and VantageScore is 850.
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What is a CVV number and where to find it
Discover what a CVV number is, its crucial role in securing card transactions, where to find it, and how it keeps your personal information safer.
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How often do credit scores update, and why hasn’t mine changed yet?
Credit scores update at least once a month. Read on to discover how to review your credit report each month to protect your identity and finances.
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Skimmers, PIN pads, and cameras
Financial scammers using the new tech to get their hands on your credit or bank card information
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How to dispute credit report errors in 5 steps
Credit report errors are more common than you think. Here’s how to dispute a credit report error fast.
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What are the 3 credit bureaus and how do they work?
The three major credit bureaus in the US are Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Learn how they work and what they do with data.
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What credit score do you need for an auto loan?
A good credit score for an auto loan is 661+ but you can still qualify if yours is lower. Read on to learn how.
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Data leak exposes millions of bank loan and mortgage documents
Data leak exposes millions of bank loan and mortgage documents. Here’s what you need to know.
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Credit cards can be a blessing or a curse, depending on how you use them. From how many to carry to what happens when you lose one, learn more from LifeLock.
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Credit Reports
Credit reports can have a big impact on your life, affecting everything from finding a job to getting a loan. Find out what they are and what's in them.
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Identity thieves can profit from your personal information by committing identity fraud in your name. Learn how to spot and help protect against identity theft.
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Data Breaches
If your information is exposed, a data breach can lead to identity theft. Learn what to do if you’re affected by a data breach.
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