Identity theft is a serious issue that continues to grow. In 2021, the Federal Trade Commission received nearly 1.4 million reports of identity theft. It's essential to protect yourself and your ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. If safeguarding your identity from theft is a top priority, ...

It's possible to regularly check on the state of your credit at no cost to you Ward Williams is a former Editor for Investopedia focused on student loans and other financial products and services. He ...

ZDNET experts put every product through rigorous testing and research to curate the best options for you. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn Our Process 'ZDNET Recommends': ...

PrivacyGuard offers stand-out features like credit card and debit card monitoring, dedicated fraud resolution agents, and a credit score simulator. That said, it ...

Nearly half of all credit reports may contain errors, some of them costly to your credit score, according to a new watchdog report. One-quarter of the consumers were unable to access their credit ...

Affiliate links for the products on this page are from partners that compensate us and terms apply to offers listed (see our advertiser disclosure with our list of partners for more details). However, ...

Learn about the Credit Card Accountability Act, which safeguards users from abusive credit card practices, reduces fees, and improves transparency in the financial world.

Viral credit score hack puts consumers at risk of jail, FTC warns - ‘The truth is, credit repair companies can’t legally ...

With more than 50 million redeemed miles under her belt, Becky Pokora is a rewards travel expert. She's been writing about credit cards and reward travel since 2011 with articles on Forbes Advisor, ...

Social media influencers are pushing this credit score ‘hack’. It could land you in jail - ‘The truth is, credit repair ...