Credit monitoring isn’t just about watching your credit score — it’s about protecting your financial identity in a world ...

Experian's free credit monitoring service may work well for you, but its paid features go above and beyond other credit apps. Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating ...

So much of our lives take place online, including things like paying bills, shopping, getting paid, and even sending a friend money for your half of the lunch bill. With so much transfer of sensitive ...

CreditScoreIQ, powered by the industry-leading IdentityIQ, offers four tiers of coverage, from a basic, cost-effective Secure plan that costs just $6.99 per month. Premium plans increase to $9.99 for ...

Credit monitoring may be worth it if you're worried about identity fraud or trying to build your credit. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click to ...

According to the latest Consumer Sentinel from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), about one in five Americans have lost money to identity theft, imposter scams and credit bureau fraud. That’s ...

Your credit score can impact many of your financial decisions, so it pays to protect it. Capital One's CreditWise can help you keep an eye on your credit at no cost. However, the service has some gaps ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Apart from being the right thing to do, bringing more consumers into the mainstream financial ecosystem can unlock new opportunities for businesses. Financial institutions, insurance companies and ...

These credit score myths can sabotage your finances. Here's what to believe (and what to ignore) if you want to build better credit.

A credit monitoring service can notify you when a credit application has been made in your name. Here are our favorites.