Getting a credit freeze is simple, but you might want to think twice about it if you're thinking of buying a home. Data security breaches and changes in government policies are on the rise, leaving ...

No matter what your age, five years old, 35 years old, or 75 years old, you should have a freeze on your credit. Why? Because without it, an identity thief could use stolen information to get a credit ...

Some people wrongly think a credit freeze means they can no longer use their own credit cards. A credit freeze will stop crooks from opening new credit cards or loans in your name. Consumers are ...

Your personal information is valuable. If criminals get their hands on it, they can — among other things — open credit cards while pretending to be you. Then it’s up to you to shut down fraudulent ...