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Equifax loan freeze: how it works

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How to freeze your loan at TransUnion

Identity theft is a major problem for Americans. But while hackers are increasingly able to bypass security measures, there are ways to protect yourself if you’re worried about your finances or know you’ve been the victim of a data breach. A credit freeze at three credit bureaus restricts access to your credit report and prevents […]

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Do you have to pay off student loans during the freeze?

Some 41 million borrowers will have several more months to take advantage of the interest-free break on their student loans, even as US inflation is at its highest level in 40 years. While federal student loan borrowers may be worried about what to do when repayments resume, personal finance experts are concerned about what you’re […]

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