Category: Financial Security

LifeLock and Experian are big names in identity theft protection service. But which is better? We compare plans, prices, and customer service.

LifeLock’s top-tier package offers good coverage and includes Norton Security protection. However, LifeLock’s plans cost more than the industry standard.

How do the Equifax credit freeze and credit monitoring services compare to the competition? Check out prices, plans, and our recommendation.

Experian is a major credit bureau offering credit monitoring and identity theft protection. We’ll tell you what you should know about its subscriptions.

Imagine finding out that you have several credit cards in your name that you never applied for. Or, that you have a checking account under your name that you never opened. How could this happen? Who is responsible? These questions immediately pop to mind and then you learn that you are a victim of identity theft. The thief could even be somebody you know! Most people automatically assume that a stranger somehow got access to all of their information and messed up their credit. However, half the time, sadly, the thief is not a stranger. Millions of identity theft victims know their thief. Dealing with identity theft can be a nightmare and if the thief is someone you know, it can be especially emotional…

Credit Sesame offers a free basic plan and inexpensive paid plans, making it a great choice for credit monitoring on a budget. Check out prices, plans, and the features we like the best. While it doesn’t offer as much coverage as more expensive credit monitoring services, but it’s still a great and inexpensive option with positive customer reviews.

How worried should you personally feel about identity theft? We wanted to find out, so we analyzed data on identity theft in each state to determine risk levels for consumers in each state. Keep reading to see the most dangerous states for identity theft victims and the states where victims stand to lose the most money to identity theft.

Identity theft is an increasing crime in the United States. With everyone sharing information and purchasing products online, it’s easier than ever for criminals to obtain personal information. That’s why it’s important to be proactive and protect yourself as much as possible from becoming a victim of identity theft. We’ve gathered data from sources like the Federal Trade …

TransUnion is well known as one of the three major credit bureaus in the United States, but did you know that it also offers credit and identity monitoring? TransUnion’s services provide a combination of industry-standard and unique ways to monitor customers’ credit and protect their information. Although we like the few unique monitoring features TransUnion provides, the company does not meet the standards of our top three best credit monitoring services; read on to find out why…