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5 Times Freezing Your Credit Is Actually Worth It

Freeze first, panic never. A credit freeze sounds dramatic, almost like slamming a vault door shut. In reality, it stands as one of the simplest and most powerful tools available to protect financial life from identity theft. A credit freeze, also called a security freeze, restricts access to credit reports…

Clever Dude · Mar 6

Data Breaches Keep Fueling Identity Theft and These Three Locks Add Protection

Data spills do not just leak email addresses anymore. They spill lives. Every time a major company announces a breach, another warehouse of personal information lands in criminal marketplaces across the internet. Names, birth dates, Social Security numbers, passwords, and credit card details move fast, and criminals know exactly how…

Clever Dude · Mar 6

What changes are the FCA making to credit score files and what does it mean for you?

Your file contains borrowing history and three major agencies carry details on how you handle money

The Independent UK · Mar 6

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Loan book reaches $1.75bn with operating cash profit, strengthened funding platform and new product launches

inkl · Feb 27

You may not know them, but they certainly know you: Inside the dangerous and shady business of data brokers

Even if you don't know data brokers, they almost certainly know you. With no nationwide U.S. privacy laws, experts warn there are often minimal safeguards against motivated people exploiting them for ill ends. Io Dodds reports

The Independent UK · Feb 22

Aussies tapping more credit as arrears value swells

Mortgage and credit card applications are surging and so are their associated debts, which could be bad news for borrowers as the RBA eyes further rate rises.

AAP · Feb 22

Big businesses getting bigger amid two-speed recovery

Business credit growth implies Australia's economy is resilient, but insolvency numbers continue to remain high, and in some sectors are growing.

AAP · Feb 15

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Why 'Locking' Your Social Security Number Is the New Credit Freeze

Here is how to keep your Social Security number private in an age of aggressive cybercriminals.

Kiplinger · Feb 12

The first step you should take to build your credit, according to experts

Taking the first step in building your credit is critical ‘if you intend to purchase a home or car with credit, or otherwise intend to apply for credit in the future,’ one expert said

The Independent UK · Jan 16

A five-step plan to improve your credit score in 2026

‘Credit is like a muscle, you have to use it to have it,’ one expert said

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Equifax’s Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Equifax is set to report its fourth-quarter results shortly, with Wall Street expecting a single-digit decline in earnings.

Barchart · Jan 9

Viral credit score hack puts consumers at risk of jail, FTC warns

‘The truth is, credit repair companies can’t legally remove information from your credit report if it’s accurate and current,’ the Federal Trade Commission said

The Independent UK · Jan 6

How do I improve my credit score? Quick wins, critical changes and fixing poor financial history

Your score can affect your chances of getting the product you want - or could land you more favourable terms

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

How Is Equifax’s Stock Performance Compared to Other Industrial Stocks?

Equifax has notably underperformed other industrial stocks over the past year, yet analysts remain moderately bullish on the stock’s prospects.

Barchart · Dec 8, 2025

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Barchart · Nov 20, 2025

Do Wall Street Analysts Like Equifax Stock?

Equifax has considerably underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025

Seven ways to stop your credit score derailing your mortgage application

It’s important to dig into the data behind your score - there are things you can easily fix to improve it

GOBankingRates · Nov 5, 2025

The Credit Score Hack That Could Save You Thousands on a Car Lease

One factor will almost certainly impact the terms of any lease on a new or used car: your credit score.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2025

Knee-jerk corporate responses to data leaks protect brands like Qantas — but consumers are getting screwed

When courts ban people from accessing leaked data – as happened after the airline’s data breach – only hackers and scammers win

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Bored Panda · Oct 30, 2025

Woman Demands Combined Income, Says BF Is Being Selfish With Money: “I Flatly Refused This Request”

Should couples combine their incomes and share their savings if they're not married?

Bored Panda · Oct 29, 2025

Woman Demands Combined Income, Says BF Is Being Selfish With Money: “I Flatly Refused This Request”

Should couples combine their incomes and share their savings if they're not married?

International Business Times UK · Oct 14, 2025

Stop Scammers: The 7 Best AI-Powered Fraud Detection Tools for 2025

Protect your business from online fraud in 2025 with the 7 best AI fraud detection tools. Explore platforms like SEON, Feedzai, and Onfido to prevent synthetic identities, deepfakes, and transaction scams in the UK and US.

MarketBeat · Oct 13, 2025

FICO’s Big Dip Could Be the Best Buying Chance of the Year

Why is FICO stock down and is it a buy? Despite Equifax’s new product, FICO still holds 85–90% of the mortgage market, making this dip a buying opportunity.

Benzinga · Oct 11, 2025

Uhhhhh Mayybeee That's My Card?' — Credit Card Mystery Pits 20-Year-Old College Student Against Her Dad

A routine personal finance assignment turned into a real-world lesson on credit reporting and identity security for one 20-year-old college student.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 10, 2025

McAfee+ Ultimate identity theft protection review: Everything you need to stay safe online

McAfee+ Ultimate combines identity theft protection with McAfee’s security tools for comprehensive online security.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 10, 2025

LifeLock identity theft protection review: All the features you could ever want

With a vast array of features, a longstanding reputation and a digital shield that includes antivirus add-ons, LifeLock aims to do it all but this comes at a top-tier price.

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