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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. If safeguarding your identity from theft is a top priority, ...

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 ...

If deleting and reporting scam texts and phone calls has become part of your daily routine, there's another simple way to protect yourself from fraud -- and it may be more effective. Placing a fraud ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that it finalized a rule to remove all medical debt from credit reports used by lenders. This new rule will impact about 15 million consumers, ...

But the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said 15 million people still had medical bills in their files, which can make it hard to qualify for loans. By Ann Carrns The share of Americans with ...

When Cheryl Montgomery awoke in the hospital after a medical emergency, the last thing on her mind was the billing headache that would follow. Even with robust health insurance, Montgomery still owed ...

Lawmakers in several states are working to expand medical debt protections for patients, even after the Trump administration reversed course and told states they don’t have authority to take action on ...

Natalie Campisi is a senior journalist who covers personal finance, balancing timely news with in-depth enterprise reporting. Her mission is to make complex financial issues clear and accessible for ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Tuesday that it's giving millions of Americans a fresh start by removing medical debt from their credit reports. The agency says that some 15 million ...

You recently bought the latest gaming system, but your apartment was burglarized, and your insurance may not cover it. Fortunately, you made the purchase with a credit card that offers purchase ...