Credit Protection Help For Single Mothers

Protecting your credit is important, as technology makes it easier for things like identity theft. But there are plenty of other ways to damage your credit too, so learning how to keep your credit in good standing is essential.



DIY Credit Protection

October 5, 2011

If you spend much time online or watching TV, you have likely seen ads for credit protection services. While these services can be valuable, they also cost money, and on a single mom’s income, you likely do not have extra money to spend on such services. The good news is there is much you can [...]

Banking Online? Be careful!

August 22, 2011

  Smartphone’s can be an excellent way to pay bills, but just make sure you are careful when you do, because the hackers and the identity thieves are getting to the cell phones as well. Single moms, make sure you are also careful as well because identity theft is a common problem and can hurt [...]

Credit Protection For Babies Is On The Rise

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Adults know how important it is to protect their credit by paying their bills on time and guarding against identity theft that could quickly put them in debt and ruin their credit score. But how often does the single mom think that her infant may already have bad credit. These u Thousands of cases of [...]

Protecting Your Credit Cards to Protect Credit

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When we talk about protecting our credit scores, we often consider keeping our Social Security number and other personal identification safe, but there is one thing we are often less careful about, and that is our credit cards. Protecting credit cards is actually the first step in a line of defense against potential identity thieves. [...]

Does Credit Protection Prevent Identity Theft?

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Credit theft and identity theft seem to run hand in hand. When someone steals your identity, chances are they are going to use it to also steal your credit or otherwise harm you through your credit card accounts. Credit protection services may be able to give you a measure of protection against identity theft. These [...]

Online Shopping and Your Credit Card

March 18, 2011

One of the easiest ways for credit fraud predators to get your credit card information is through online shopping venues. The Internet can often leave your credit card information vulnerable to hackers and spyware. These tips can help you safely shop online using your credit card while limiting your risk. First, always shop on safe [...]

Credit Monitoring Services- Worth Paying For?

February 21, 2011

In a day in which protecting your credit score is vital to your financial stability and well being, you may be wondering about additional measures you can take. Credit monitoring services seem affordable enough at between $10 and $20 a month, but are they a worthwhile investment from your already tight budget? Before you sign [...]

Protecting Your Credit Score

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Protecting your credit is important no matter what stage of life you are in, but when you are a single mom, it is even more so. You do not have the benefit of a second credit score to fall back on, and your entire family’s financial future is largely dependent on your number. Here are [...]

7 Tips to Protect your Credit

January 23, 2011

Credit is an important part of everyday life. A good credit history takes time to build, and once the single mom has succeeded, it’s important to take the time to make sure the credit is protected. Credit theft and identity theft is a growing problem. Take steps to keep yourself from becoming a victim and [...]

Protecting Your Credit Card Debt

October 19, 2010

Sometimes, the process of becoming a single mom has a huge impact on your credit rating. First, you have to start paying your own bills, which can often lead to late payments and missed payments as you learn to manage your money without the help of a second income. The divorce process can also have [...]