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How Does Identity Theft Protection Actually Work, and is it Worth the Cost?

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Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the digital age. With millions of personal records compromised each year, more consumers are turning to identity theft protection services to help safeguard their information. But how do these services actually work — and are they really worth the monthly fee? Below, we’ll break down how […]

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TransUnion vs Equifax: Which Credit Report Is More Accurate?

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Your credit report plays a major role in shaping your financial opportunities—from loan approvals to interest rates. Two of the biggest players in the credit reporting industry, TransUnion vs Equifax, each maintain a detailed record of your financial behavior. But if you’ve ever compared your reports from these bureaus, you may have noticed that they

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The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Credit Report

Leave a Comment / Credit Reports / Abdul Qadeer / credit monitoring, credit report, Credit score, financial health, identity theft, inaccurate credit information

When you think about your financial health, one of the most crucial elements to consider is your credit report. This document serves as a comprehensive summary of your credit history, detailing your borrowing and repayment behaviors. However, many people overlook potential credit report dangers, such as errors, identity theft, or outdated information, which can negatively

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Cracking the Code: Understanding Credit Reports for Pre-retirees

Credit Reports / Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach / Credit History, credit monitoring, Credit Reports, Credit Scores, Financial Literacy, Pre-Retirees, Retirement Planning

Gain insight into decoding credit reports to make informed financial decisions as a pre-retiree. Understand how credit reports impact your retirement planning.

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A laptop and a smartphone display a credit summary on the Capital One website, featuring a credit tracker that shows a credit score of 701 and a credit balance over $150,000 with various credit details.

Capital One Rolls Out Credit Tracker, Free Credit Scores for Customers

Credit Scores / Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach / Capital One, credit monitoring, Credit Tracker

Keeping tabs on your credit score is a great way to help maintain good credit health. So people with Capital One credit cards will be happy to know that starting very soon, the bank will roll out free credit scores and a suite of credit-education tools. The new offering is called Credit Tracker, and it

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A close-up image of a credit report document, with a bold title "CREDIT REPORT" and partially visible text describing the process of applying for new credit, requesting a copy of the report, and essential tips on credit monitoring.

Credit Monitoring Explained

1 Comment / Credit Reports / Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach / credit bureaus, credit monitoring, Equifax, Experian, TransUnion

Credit monitoring is an electronic, subscription-based service for consumers who want to track their credit activity at the “Big 3” U.S. credit reporting agencies — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Credit bureaus, credit scoring firms and other companies typically sell credit monitoring services for a fee ranging from about $10 to $20 a month. But some

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Eyeglasses rest atop a credit scoring report, highlighting a letter regarding a recent application denial and the impact of your FICO credit score.

Get Your FICO Credit Score Free and Help Your Credit Rating

Credit Scores / Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach / credit monitoring, FICO credit score, MyFICO, trial offer

Checking your FICO credit score at least once a year is a good way to stay on top of your credit rating. That’s why you may be happy to learn that myFICO.com – the consumer website of Fair Isaac, creator of the FICO score – is offering you the opportunity to get your FICO score

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7 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft

Identity Theft / Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach / credit monitoring

If someone uses your personal identifying information such as your name, address, Social Security number, and credit card numbers to steal money or create a false identity, you have been a victim of identity theft. Scam artists are becoming better and better at stealing sensitive information from credit card machines, over the Web, and even

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A magnifying glass enlarges the details of a credit card, focusing on the card number and a portion of the cardholder's name, highlighting the importance of credit monitoring.

Why Critics Are Wrong About Credit Monitoring Services

Credit Reports / Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach / credit monitoring

Most financial experts agree that routinely checking your credit reports is a smart idea. If you ask those same experts about credit monitoring services, however, you’ll likely get a lot of eye-rolling and negative comments.

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