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TrueCredit – Free TransUnion Credit Monitoring
If you’ve ever signed up for a free credit report, you’ve likely been pitched on TransUnion Credit Monitoring. Like most people, I declined this option and opted instead to save my $11.95 a month. But...
View ArticleLinks with Your Black Friday
Happy Black Friday, shoppers. Did you go out a-spending this morning? Are you still waiting in line as you read this post? We hope you’re having fun and took some of our advice for retail madness. If...
View ArticleTreated Like a Criminal at Checkout? Don’t Put Up With It
Credit card fraud is a serious issue, and retailers and credit card issuers have enacted a number of measures to help protect your identity and their bottom-lines. But the backlash of tighter security...
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Trends in Oversharing: Social Payments and Swipely
Oh boy. What follows is a rant from a non-believer. So, take it with a grain of salt. There’s this hot new trend on the horizon that folks like The Wall Street Journal are calling “social payments.”...
View ArticleSmart Credit Cards 101: Chip-and-PIN FAQs
In Europe, they’ve transitioned away from signature-based credit card authorizations and are instead using credit cards with built-in chips that require a PIN for most transactions. The system is...
View ArticleThe National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace is Totally Silly
Have you heard of this? The Whitehouse, along with “key government agencies, business leaders and privacy advocates” have cooked up a blueprint for a voluntary, centralized identification system that...
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Who’s Stealing Your Credit Card? Five Quick Portraits of Identity Thieves
Credit card thieves. We know they’re out there. We know we’re supposed to fear them, be ever vigilant against them, and, if given the opportunity, finger them so the authorities can haul them into...
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When and Why to Avoid Using Your Debit Card
When it comes to debit cards, many of us find them incredibly convenient and less of a burden than credit cards. After all, not only do retailers appreciate the lack of added-on credit fees, but it...
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How to Avoid Identity Theft
It’s a pretty awful situation to imagine. You log into your bank account and see all these charges you didn’t make on your credit card, withdrawals you didn’t request from your checking, and your...
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Tips for Credit Card Comparison Beginners
Not all credit cards are created equal, so it’s important to compare credit cards to make sure that you’re choosing the right one for your needs. It can be confusing to know how to compare credit...
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