Identity Guard

Bottom line: All 3 credit scores free; most comprehensive & best overall service; 25% discount & free 30-day trial
PrivacyGuard

Bottom line: All 3 credit scores for $1; monthly credit score & report updates plus other benefits; 30-day trial for $1
Trusted ID

Bottom line: All 3 credit scores free; great value, especially for families; free 14-day trial
Equifax Complete Advantage

Bottom line: All 3 scores plus excellent 3-bureau monitoring and ongoing Equifax score updates; no free trial
ProtectMyID.com

Bottom line: Cheapest monthly price to monitor all 3 credit reports, but no scores
LifeLock Credit Score Manager

Bottom line: 3-bureau credit monitoring & one-time 3-bureau credit scores; updates TransUnion score monthly
ID Protect Premium from American Express

Bottom line: 3 bureau monitoring and one-time 3-bureau credit reports available upon enrollment but doesn't include credit scores
CreditCheck Total

Bottom line: Monthly 3-bureau credit score updates; $1 7-day trial; a bit expensive
Equifax Score Watch

Bottom line: Only monitors Equifax report; two Equifax FICO® Score reports annually plus updated score whenever it changes; no free trial
CreditReport.com

Bottom line: 3-bureau monitoring; bi-monthly Experian score updates; free 7-day trial
True Credit 3-Bureau

Bottom line: Only monitors TransUnion credit report; unlimited TransUnion scores; free 7-day trial
FreeCreditScore.com

Bottom line: Only monitors Experian report; two updates/mo to your Experian Score; free 7-day trial

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The world of web host pricing

July 10th, 2009 - Posted by Kent

With the recent launch of our web hosting reviews, we thought we'd spend a little time talking about costs. Visiting the websites of a dozen web hosting companies is like walking down a carnival thoroughfare: you hear a lot of numbers, a lot of competing deals. One web host will offer hosting for $9.99 per month and another for $3.95 per month. The latter sounds like a better deal, but is it?

You've heard the phrase, "cheaper by the dozen"? With web hosts, it's often "cheaper by the dozens." That is, you often get better pricing when buying a multi-year plan. That's why our first column is labeled "Best Price" and the second column is labeled "Recommended Plan." Some web hosts would like to lock you in at $3.95 for five years. It's a good deal, but it's a lot to pay up front. And five years is an eternity in technology.

Pick the web host that has the best terms for you. Keep in mind that some have a prorated refund policy, but some have a refund policy that's as few as thirty days.

Check out our web hosting service reviews and pricing comparisons for more information on the best plan for you.

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