Three US states have passed laws requiring operating systems to verify your age before you can use your computer, and Congress is considering similar legislation. Here's everything we know so far.

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Financial institutions can place a hold on your check for various reasons from the size of the deposit to your banking history. Several laws ensure that the length of a check hold must be "reasonable" ...

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Freezing your credit is a smart idea that helps prevent identity theft. But if you aren’t careful, you could forget the main tool needed to unfreeze it: your PIN. If you’re looking to unfreeze your ...

A credit check for employment reveals parts of your credit history — not your score. Here's what employers see, your legal rights and how to get ready.