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Family Fraud: When Mom Steals Your Identity

Identity theft is bad enough when it's a stranger committing the crime. But it gets even more complicated when the perpetrator is a relative. And that scenario is far more common than you might guess.

Money Resolutions Revisited: 3 Tales From the Financial Trenches

If you're one of the millions of Americans who made a financial New Year's resolution, after almost a month, you might need an inspiration boost. So, check out these stories of three real people on the way to achieving ambitious financial goals this year.

Could You Be a Victim of Credit Score Backlash?

How important is your credit score? Important enough, but some industry analysts worry that consumers focus too much on credit ratings when they have other, larger financial issues to consider first.