Improving your credit score can take a long time and be a frustrating process. But a new study from credit bureau Experian suggests that one way to help people boost their credit would be to reflect...
Continue readingIt seems that on a daily basis, another company announces that they have fell victim to identity theft, security breaches or a massive compromise of data. Today, we can add Adobe to the list. The...
Continue readingYou might have a higher credit score than you think! Fair Isaacs Corporation in a partnership with CoreLogic created a new credit scoring system that includes customer's credit history and...
Continue readingBorrowers can feel elated with the first gift of the New Year. Starting the first day of 2011, borrowers will have the new right of seeing their credit scores for free. Credit scores are amongst the...
Continue readingThe economic downturn has gotten the entire country in an uproar. Prices of basic goods are soaring, employment is going down, and interest rates are jumping from as low as 1.7% to as high as 25%....
Continue readingAccording to industry experts, credit card debt is one of the leading financial problems that many Americans are facing today. The economic crisis that began last year has resulted in massive...
Continue readingIt used to be that identity theft meant an unauthorized purchase on a credit card. But criminals have advanced alongside technology and suddenly identity theft can involve a stolen Social...
Continue readingVisa has noticed the trend of increased debit card use during this recession. They're running several TV ads that promote Visa debit cards for everything from buying pizza, going to an aquarium with...
Continue readingAmericans aren't the only ones dealing with credit card problems. While President Obama met with executives from card issuers including American Express Co. and Bank of America Corp. to review...
Continue readingWhile many Americans are struggling to survive during an economically trying time, many consumers may be surprised to learn what they fear most. Beyond the concerns of war, acts of terrorism, and...
Continue readingWith so many consumers struggling with debt these days, there seems to be a major increase in the amount of organizations that are working to improve the financial literacy of the country at large....
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