Identity theft is still rising, but don't waste money on credit bureau "identity monitoring services," says the July issue of Consumer Reports Money Adviser newsletter. Such monitoring plans are ...

It's a common misconception that a code freeze means a website becomes static, as third-party scripts continue changing dynamically and can be altered at any time. While holiday freezes ensure uptime ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Seven On Your Side's Michael Finney teamed up with Consumer Reports to help you choose between a freeze and a fraud alert in order to protect your credit in the wake of the ...

Think of your credit like your home. To be truly secure, you need to lock all the doors, not just the obvious ones. Most people lock three doors but leave a fourth wide open for intruders. To be ...

Data breaches, financial fraud and internet crime have increased in recent years, so now’s the time to review how to protect your finances. If you haven’t already frozen your credit to prevent ...

Take a Financial Relief Quiz. Get matched with an Authorized Partner. A credit freeze and a credit lock are two tools you can use to protect your credit from hackers, identity thieves and other ...