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Signs of Identity Theft Every Millennial Should Know

by Tristini Tomlinson | Jul 10, 2024

Imagine you wake up one morning to your usual routine of checking emails and scrolling social media. However, what awaits is a flood of notifications from unfamiliar accounts thanking you for your recent purchases of luxury watches, handbags, shoes, clothing, etc. Your heart immediately sinks as you realize you have fallen victim to identity theft. In a digital world where personal information is as valuable as currency, you find yourself in a...

How Does Identity Theft Affect Your Credit Score?

by Tyler Brunell | Dec 20, 2023

The threat of identity theft continues to snowball in today's digital age, affecting millions every year. Identity theft can damage your finances in a variety of ways, but how does identity theft affect your credit score? Here, we delve into the various forms of identity theft, common tactics used by identity thieves, and, most importantly, how identity theft can affect your creditworthiness in the eyes of lenders and credit bureaus. What Is...

How Credit Report Monitoring Can Help Your Credit Scores

by Brian Acton | Nov 7, 2022

Monitoring your credit report can help your credit scores.

How Financial Abuse Can Impact an Elderly Person’s Credit

by Kristin Austin | Sep 8, 2022

Elder financial abuse can negatively impact a senior’s credit. Learn how to monitor credit for signs of elder financial abuse and report it.

Do You Need to Notify Credit Bureaus About a Death?

by Brian Acton | May 18, 2022

When someone dies, their survivors or the executor of the estate often have a lot of work to do. Common tasks include reaching out to friends and family, making funeral arrangements and contacting insurance companies, banks and other financial institutions. That’s just for starters. With all these other tasks, notifying the three major credit bureaus about the death might feel like a low priority. But it’s a good idea to check this off your...

3 Credit Resolutions to Make This Year

by Brian Acton | Jan 13, 2021

In this New Year, it’s a good idea to make some resolutions that can help you maintain a stronger credit score. Here are three credit resolutions to make starting now.