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Beware of Identity Theft

Identity theft is the use of your personal information,without your knowledge, to commit fraud or other crimes. In many cases ofidentity theft, the victim is left unaware of this activity for some time afterthe initial...
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Tips for Protecting your Debit Card

Unfortunately, debit card fraud doesn’t seemto be going away. Now is a good time to be reminded of ways to keep your debitcard safe. Here are the top ten tips for protecting your debit card.
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Building Credit from Zero: Where to Start

Weoften see advice on how to repair bad credit, but how do build credit in thefirst place? 
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ATM Safety

AutomatedTeller Machines (ATMs) are convenient way to access your funds using your debitcard. That convenience also appeals to crooks. For that reason, it’s importantto learn how to access your funds safely and protect...
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How Many Credit Cards Should I Have?

If you’re trying to build credit or boost yourcredit score you might be wondering if there is an ideal number of credit cardsto have. The truth is there is no perfect number. However, there are factorsyou should keep in...
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Errors in Your Credit Report - Now What?

Credit reports contain your personal financialinformation. Incorrect information can affect your ability to get a loan, renthousing, or get a job because businesses often make their decisions based onthat data.