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An incorrect address on your credit report is one at which you've never lived and it can be a signal of identity theft.

Whether you've been burned before or simply want to take extra precautions to protect your identity, placing a fraud alert on your credit reports can give you peace of mind that your credit is ...

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

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Your credit score influences more than you might realize. From interest rates to the cost of insurance, your score is an invisible hand that can quietly chart a course for your life. It’s important to ...

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Your credit report is a critical part of your financial profile, used to generate the credit score that determines approvals and interest rates for credit cards, auto loans, mortgages and more.

Have you noticed a hard inquiry from JPMCB on your credit report? If you recently applied for a Chase Bank credit card, it’s likely responsible for the entry on your credit report. While one credit ...