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Is information on your credit report correct — just not so good? No one promising to repair your credit can legally remove information if it’s both accurate and current.

Malware is one of the biggest threats to the security of your computer, tablet, phone, and other devices.

If you want to improve your chances of being hired or promoted, earning a college degree might help. But not all degree programs are real.

Vocational schools, also known as trade or career schools, and certificate programs can be a great way to train for a variety of jobs.

Getting a college degree can give you more job options, and might help you make more money. But not every college is the same.

There are plenty of good reasons to get your high school diploma through an alternative route.

If a debt collector files a lawsuit against you to collect a debt, it’s important to respond — either yourself or through an attorney.

The internet has been called the information superhighway.

Wading through your health insurance options and plans can be complex, overwhelming, and confusing.

Use this sample letter to dispute incorrect or inaccurate information that a business su

Creditors use credit scoring systems to figure out if you’d be a good risk for credit cards, auto loans, and mortgages.

Credit freezes and fraud alerts can protect you from identity theft or prevent further misuse of your personal information if it was stolen.

You want your credit report to be accurate because it affects whether you can borrow money — and how much you'll pay — to borrow money.

Was your credit or debit card charged for something you returned, ordered but never got, or don’t recognize?

Effective complaint letters explain the problem and how you’d like the company to resolve it.

Companies sometimes try to get new customers by sending “prescreened” offers.

Learn what tax identity theft is, what you can do to guard against it, and what to do if it happens to you.

Learn what medical identity theft is, how to protect yourself against it, and how to know if someone is using your medical information.