prevent identity theft

[ad_1] The Federal Trade Commission reports identity fraud occurs once every two seconds. At this point one is losing or compromising one’s identity. Unfortunately many of those victims are located in my hometown, St. Louis, Mo. A good example of this growing problem, St. Louis ranks third among all metro areas nationwide in identity theft. … Read more

Best Credit Repair Programs Guide: Learn to Tell the…

[ad_1] If you’re tired of being turned down for credit cards and/or loans, maybe it’s time to repair your credit report. And many of you turn to professional services because reviewing reports, removing negative items, and making repairs can be a difficult process. However, not all of these services are worth the time and investment. … Read more

Should You Freeze Your Credit Report?

[ad_1] Here’s what consumer advocate Clark Howard says: “Credit freezes are the most effective tool against economic ID theft available to consumers.” So I wonder, why aren’t more people doing it? My husband Mark and I recently had to remove the security freeze from our credit reports to allow a ‘third party’, a potential landlord … Read more

Test Your Credit Score Knowledge

[ad_1] Credit Profile, Score, Appraisal: If you are thinking of taking a home loan, these are important terms that you would need to know more about. What is a Credit Score? All credit active people have a profile. It is a summary of your history with each credit provider you have ever transacted with, and … Read more