News from The Times of Trenton – NJ.com:
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By Kurt RossiFOR THE TIMES
A solid credit score is essential as you navigate through your financial life. From obtaining mortgages, [...]
News from Fox News:
Having a good credit score can make your life easier. You could qualify for loans with better interest rates, rent a house or apartment, and get service from telephone and utility companies. On the other hand, having a bad credit score can make getting all of this much harder.
So what should you [...]
News from How to improve your credit score – Business Standard:
How to improve your credit score
Maintain discipline on repayment dates and commitments. If debt is high, try part payment
Arvind Rao / Mumbai Mar 04, 2012, 00:45 IST
Poor credit history is a common problem that can destabilise your finances. It may happen during the early employment [...]
News from San Francisco Chronicle:
With cumulative U.S. consumer debt having fallen to $ 11.1 trillion at the end of 2011, it is clear that households across the nation are benefiting from reducing their average debt liability. For instance, 60-days plus past due delinquencies fell by 29% in the bank credit card lending sector, and [...]
News from San Francisco Chronicle:
A credit score is a numeric expression that helps lenders evaluate a person’s credit report and estimate the risk of extending credit or loaning money to people. A person’s credit score is provided to lenders by the three major credit reporting agencies, including Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. The most common credit [...]
News from ABC15.com (KNXV-TV):
PHOENIX – If you have a bad credit score, the affects can be immediate – and harsh. A bad credit report can stop you from getting a job or renting an apartment.
A lot of you ask us how to raise your credit score, like Chris in Phoenix.
“Why does it take longer for [...]
News from The Journal News | LoHud.com:
Restrained spending, debt repayment and higher lending standards have led to improved credit scores nationally and in the Lower Hudson Valley.
“People hunkered down and took control of their payments and the debt they had,” said Frank Celentano, senior vice president and region manager of business and professional banking at [...]
News from The Boston Globe:
You didn’t get into a credit mess overnight, so don’t expect to get out of it quickly. It will take time to bring your credit score up, but don’t let that deter you.
Credit scores are an integral part of life, yet the ratings remain a mystery to many. Nearly 60 percent [...]
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News from The Associated Press:
Start with these steps to improve finances in 2012
By EILEEN AJ CONNELLY, AP Personal Finance Writer – 19 minutes ago
New York (AP) — Every January, it’s the same drill. This is the year you will cut your debt, save money and spend more wisely.
And you, like millions of others, [...]