ID Theft Resource Center

Whether you want to build your financial health or protect yourself against fraud, there are apps available — but not all of them are worth your time.

Credit protection services range from tools for monitoring your credit score to debt relief in the event that you lose your job or get injured.

While Credit Karma can be a great way to access your credit scores and special offers, its “free” services come at a cost you might not be willing to pay.

As soon as you receive a data breach notification or Dark Web alert, you should freeze your credit, update compromised passwords, and monitor your accounts.

Aura and LifeLock both regularly appear in lists of the best identity theft protection services, but there are nuances to their features you should know.

Credit monitoring alerts you to changes on your credit reports that could hurt your credit score or indicate fraud — but not everyone needs to pay for it.