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‘Typosquatting’: How 1 mistyped letter could lead to ID theft
Misspell your bank’s web address, and you may land on a page run by an identity thief.
3 min read Aug 17, 2015 -
Identity-theft victims pay a high price when their data get stolen
Victims may fight for years to clear their name, fix their credit and mend their finances.
9 min read Jul 27, 2015 -
Budgets can crumble in times of trouble
Our Money Pulse survey shows Americans like to budget. Are they ready if a crisis occurs?
5 min read Jan 07, 2015 -
Credit score vs. credit report: What’s what?
They sound similar, but they’re not. Here’s what you need to know.
4 min read Nov 21, 2014 -
4 personal stories of the Great Recession
The U.S. economy has improved, but the ghost of the Great Recession still haunts Americans.
5 min read Sep 27, 2013 -
When will debt payoff show up on credit report?
It takes more than paying down your debts to qualify for a good mortgage rate.
2 min read Jul 17, 2013 -
Pay student loans with retirement savings?
Take our economics refresher before repaying student loans using your 401(k) or IRA.
3 min read Mar 26, 2012 -
Protect dead relatives from identity theft
It’s not just the living who must deal with identity theft. Protect your family member’s name.
3 min read May 24, 2011 -
My girlfriend forged my name on $19K loan
When your significant other commits fraud, get legal and relationship advice.
3 min read May 19, 2011 -
‘American Idol’: One contestant’s story
The road to "American Idol" can lead to stardom, but it will still cost you.
3 min read May 06, 2011