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Should you Monitor your Childs Credit Report?

March 9, 2011

Would you believe there are thieves out there trying to “sell” social security numbers to help people boost their credit scores?   The FBI says that quite a few of these numbers are actually Social Security numbers belonging to children.  Since children must now have their own Social Security Number, hackers are finding ways to steal [...]

Credit Scores- How Your Scores Are Calculated

February 8, 2011

Have you ever been pre-qualified for a credit card, mortgage, or car loan without submitting an application? You may have even been approved online for a loan online within minutes. What makes this possible is by using your credit scores. These scores are used by banks; lending institutions, landlords, and even employers use credit scores to [...]