Ever wondered why the credit bureaus push "credit locks" and "fraud alerts" instead of a credit freeze? There's a good reason, but you're not going to like it. Join this tongue-in-cheek storytime with Josh's two sons to learn more.

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Video Timestamps
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0:00 - Introduction to Credit Bureaus
1:02 - 2017 Equifax Cyberattack
2:04 - New Federal Law
3:43 - Moral of the Story
4:01 - Conclusion
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Credit bureaus, cyberattacks, federal regulations and your personal data. In this video, I'll give you a brief history of how credit bureaus made money and how to truly protect your personal information from being shared with those you'd rather not share it with.

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