Foreclosures and Credit Reports
April 24, 2013, by Beth May
4 million Americans faced foreclosures that never should have happened and now, they’re realizing just how hard it is to remove them from their credit reports.
60 Minutes Doc Reveals 40M Credit Report Errors
February 13, 2013, by Jon Dell
Steve Kroft with 60 Minutes reports there could be 40 million credit report errors on Americans’ credit histories.
FHA Halts New Credit Restrictions
July 2, 2012, by CreditCardsLab
Now, FHA loan applicants won’t be required to pay off old debts or disputed credit entries on their credit reports, making owning a home less challenging.
Credit Monitoring: Worth it or Ditch it?
June 21, 2012, by Evita Page
Are credit monitoring services worth the price? Credit Counselors say it depends on your needs and whether you’ve ever been a victim of credit identity before.
4 Bad Choices the Financial Sector Hopes You Make
May 22, 2012, by Antonio Bard
We’ve all been taught the importance of paying bills on time and why we should avoid payday loans. The financial sector as a whole is hoping you’ll make those mistakes often – it improves their bottom lines.
24 Million Credit Card Users Info Hacked… Again
January 17, 2012, by Jon Dell
This weekend, more than 20 million Zappos customers learned their information had been hacked. The company is now struggling to contain the damage.
Guaranteed Credit Card Approval Offers
December 15, 2011, by Jon Dell
Building or rebuilding your credit history can be challenging. These offers can help you reach your goals.
New Credit Report Requirements
August 22, 2010, by Antonio Bard
The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 helped improve domestic credit in America. The new FTC Credit Card Act of 2009 aims to establish new credit report requirements that should help people keep better track of their credit score. The goal is to improve the financial health of the entire country.
