Win $1,000 in NextAdvisor.com's Credit Crisis Relief Sweepstakes!

May 20th, 2009 - Posted by Caitlin

NextAdvisor.com is tired of banks taking away or limiting your credit, so we've decided to create our own relief plan. We're giving away $2,000 while educating our readers about credit. Considering the current state of the United States economy, it has never been more crucial to understand your own credit health and its implications.

Test your credit IQ by completing our brief credit report and score quiz, and you'll be entered to win a $1,000 cash prize from NextAdvisor.com. Once you've completed the quiz, you'll be given a personal referral link back to our sweepstakes, which you can share with friends and family. On July 9, 2009, we will randomly select a winner. And if that winner clicked on your personal referral link in order to access our sweepstakes, you'll also win $1,000!

Test your credit IQ and be entered to win $1,000!

The Internet can save you gas money!

June 20th, 2008 - Posted by Caitlin

On Earth Day, we posted some tips for living a more eco-friendly lifestyle with the help of online services. One suggestion was to attend an online college or university, since it reduces the environmental impact of getting an education. ABC recently ran a story informing viewers that online classes are gaining in popularity as a result of high gas prices. Driving to and from classes is getting pretty pricey at some campuses, but with the help of the Internet all that money can be saved.

Other online services can save you time and gas as well. With an online DVD rental service like Netflix, you avoid driving to and from the store every time you'd like to watch a movie, and online diet programs give you support and encouragement in the comfort of your own home.

To learn more about online education programs, online DVD rental services, and online diet programs, take a look at our reviews and comparisons.

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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