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You may have seen commercials or other advertisements concerning something called an SR-22. So what is it? It is a certificate of insurance filed with the state that guarantees that you have the legally required insurance coverage for that state. This insurance policy is only necessary for peopl...

It's tax season once again and if you're still checking the mail for a W-2, you may have to consider other options. Employers are obligated to mail out W-2s by January 31st which would mean they should arrive in the early February. Have you got yours yet? Today on the Equifax Finance blog, tax e...

What kind of retirement do you want? You probably have a dream answer and a practical answer. With economic instability, many are growing more reasonable with their retirement plans. But what is the difference between the dream retirement and the reasonable one? Your retirement savings.  On toda...

There can be many reasons why you do not have a high credit score. You could be young, and have never been financially independent until now. Or you may have a thin credit file or a short credit history. Whatever the reason, it is important to boost your credit score because it will lead to fina...

When was the last time you reviewed your insurance policy? It may have been a while, since it’s probably one of the last things you want to do once your work week is over. But it can offer you great peace of mind to know you, your family and your business are properly covered. If it has been a w...

State tax laws are changing and not knowing could cost you. From tax expert Eva Rosenberg, today's Equifax Finance blog illustrates new state taxes for out-of-state taxes. No matter which state you live in and if they have changed their tax laws, you may still be affected. How?  Doing business. I...

Improving your credit score is an essential way to gain greater financial options and more favorable credit offers from lenders. However, achieving a high credit score is not an instant fix, but that does not mean that you cannot take steps to gradually improve it. Today’s Equifax Finance Blog w...

Creating your family's spending plan is an important and fulfilling task to accomplish. It reflects your family's goals, values, and priorities. The Equifax Finance Blog welcomed new Family Money blogger Miranda Marquit this week. Her post about steps and considerations to make when creating your...

From fellow Equifax blogger and tax expert Eva Rosenberg, today's Equifax post offers a head's up for some changes for your taxes this year. It's unusual that the IRS adds new forms but this year is different. Rosenberg believes this is an effort to bridge the $450 billion tax gap. Regardless of ...

As technology becomes more accessible, so does our personal information. How can you avoid identity theft? On today's Equifax finance blog, a post gives you another option for limiting access to your personal records. Unlike security freezes and fraud alerts, you can limit who views your credit r...