Now that you have worked hard to restore and re-build your credit, it’s important that you keep it that way. Follow these tips to make sure your credit stays on track in the future. Pay your bills on time. Setting up on-line payments for your bills is any easy, secure and convenient way to simpli
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02/20/2018
Most consumers assume that repairing damaged credit and improving their credit file mainly consists of removing negative items from their credit file. This is partially true, as a large part of credit restoration is removing outdated or inaccurate derogatory items from your credit report. However
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02/20/2018
If you’ve been a victim of identity theft or want to prevent yourself from becoming one, you might be considering putting a security freeze on your credit file. While a freeze is in place, it greatly reduces the chance that anyone will be able to open credit in your name.Requesting credit freezes
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02/20/2018
There's a new type of Internet piracy called "phishing." It's pronounced "fishing," and that's exactly what these thieves are doing: "fishing" for your personal financial information. What they want are account numbers, passwords, Social Security numbers, and other confidential information that t
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02/20/2018
Identity theft involves acquiring key pieces of someone's identifying information, such as name, address, date of birth, social security number, etc., in order to impersonate them. This information enables the identity thief to commit numerous forms of fraud, which may include: Taking over the vi
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02/01/2018
Consider the number of personal identification numbers (PINs) and passwords, you use every day: getting money from the ATM or using your debit card in a store, logging on to your computer or email, signing in to an online bank account or shopping cart ... the list seems to just keep getting longe
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02/01/2018
Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn and other social networks have become an integral part of online lives. Social networks are a great way to stay connected with others, but you should be wary about how much personal information you post. To stay safe, read and follow these
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02/01/2018
Online shopping is convenient, easy, and quick, but it's important to take steps to protect yourself. Before you start adding items to your cart, make sure you are up-to-date with the latest security software, web browsers and operating systems. Keeping your computer updated is the best defense a
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02/01/2018
Access to public computers is convenient and a great resource for travelers and other consumers. Before you use the Internet, take time to understand the risks and learn how to spot potential problems. Enjoy the Internet with greater confidence, knowing you’ve taken the right steps to safeguard a
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02/01/2018
ChexSystems is used by financial institutions to help assess the risk of opening a new checking or savings account for new customers.If someone mishandled a checking or savings accounts in the past and still owes their old financial institution some money then they most likely have been reported
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02/01/2018
