Credit Monitoring

TransUnion is one of the three major reporting bureaus in the U.S., but that doesn’t mean its paid credit monitoring service is worth it. Here’s why.

Experian offers more than a free credit report. We tested Experian’s free credit monitoring service to see if it’s any good. Here’s what we found.

Credit Karma is a safe, free way to check your credit score, but many users report stark differences between what they see on the site and their actual credit score.

Regularly checking your credit report can help stave off identity theft and errors as well as give you an action plan for building and maintaining good credit.

Learn how to unfreeze your credit quickly, when it’s advantageous to freeze it, and what else you’ll need to protect your identity.

Learn where to request your legitimate free annual credit report and how to avoid credit scams that can damage your good name.

Credit monitoring alerts you to suspicious activity before it becomes a problem, but when coupled with identity theft protection, it’s a powerful tool that can safeguard you against identity theft.

If you’re looking for extra protection and reassurance that you won’t suffer any losses, consider investing in a LifeLock plan.

Having your identity stolen can be scary, but taking the precaution of placing a fraud alert on your credit report is easy to do with all three credit bureaus.