I am interested in getting signing up for a credit monitoring service as well as getting a free copy of my credit report. Could you recommend some credit monitoring and free credit report services to me?
A credit monitoring service is a great idea since you get alerted of any changes to you credit report [...]

I am interested in getting a new credit card to take advantage of some credit card types and credit card rewards, but don’t know exactly what I want yet. Is there a good site for me to look around at different card issuers and card types and to apply for a new credit card?
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My computer is not as fast as it was when it was brand new. Can you help?
Over time, computers and laptops can become a lot slower than when they were brand new. Sometimes errors, pop-up ads, and crashes become plentiful and annoying. Slow computers can also be a sign of a virus, [...]

What are some services or tools that I might consider in conjunction with credit monitoring?
Let’s first review what credit monitoring is. With credit monitoring, the service will monitor and guard your credit file with one or all three of the major credit reporting bureaus in the US. Should any changes or additional items [...]

What are some good practices I should adopt to help avoid identity theft risk?
Major steps in combating and minimizing the risk of identity theft involving junk credit and loan mailings, constant everyday vigilance, internet safety, protecting your social security number, monitoring your credit, and signing up for an identity theft protection service.
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Before I learn about getting access to free credit reports, could you clarify what credit reports are?
A credit report contains all the relevant information about you that pertain to credit worthiness. A credit and lender will request a copy of your credit file so that they can assess how you handle your credit. [...]

What is identity theft and how is it a growing problem?
In a case of identity theft, a criminal gathers personal information about an individual and assumes their identity, using that personal information to apply for loans, credit cards, and credit accounts. These identity theft criminals can also steal someone’s banking or password information to [...]