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What Is a Credit Freeze, and Should I Do It?

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However, knowing what a credit freeze is and taking advantage of it can help protect you and your finances. When you freeze your credit, it keeps sensitive data in your credit files from being accessed without your permission. Freezing your credit isn’t difficult, but it may take some time. What are fraud alerts?

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Lessons From Past Recessions

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As of August 2022, the economy has already seen two months of negative GDP growth, but the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) hasn’t officially declared one yet. Instead of watching what the market does daily, spend some time tending to your finances so you know where you stand. Consider your skills and upskill.

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How to Protect Yourself from Online Scams

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We advise checking your credit report as part of your financial well-being, but it’s also a great way to make sure someone isn’t using your bank or credit cards without your knowledge. Review your report frequently for any odd transactions or fraudulent postings. Too good to be true?

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Tori Dunlap, Founder of Her First 100K is on a Mission to Close the Gender Pay Gap

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Although everyone’s personal finance journey is exactly that, there are certain steps we all can take as we pursue financial feminism and literacy. Get familiar with your finances. Knowledge is power, and knowledge of our own finances is especially powerful. It is no secret that the gender wage gap continues to persist in 2022.