With more than two decades in journalism, Kelly-Ann Franklin has built a knowledge base of general information about business and personal finance topics and developed an expertise in helping writers ...

With identity theft and fraud on the rise, it's essential to monitor your credit report for signs of fraud. If you've been scammed, you'll need to contact your local police, the FTC, all three credit ...

Part of protecting yourself against identity theft is protecting your mail. Sometimes when you move it can take a few days for your mail to catch up to you. The U.S. Postal Service uses enhanced ...

After the shock of losing her job, Lisa Hill-Green of Richmond, Va., struggled to pay her bills. In an effort to bring down her costs, she went to her mortgage lender for a loan modification. But then ...

Your credit score plays an important role in your long-term financial success. We outline below what you should know about the factors that influence your credit score and how to use that knowledge to ...