Credit Archives

Are You Looking at the Right Consumer Credit Score?

Posted on May 1, 2017 by | Meghan Alard (4-minute read)

A new $3 million CFPB penalty against Experian reveals the difference between a consumer credit score that lenders use and your “educational” score.

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Identity Theft Adapts around Smart Cards

Posted on February 27, 2017 by | Meghan Alard (4-minute read)

As identity theft adapts to get around Smart Chip technology in your credit cards, you need to evolve your identity theft protection measures as well.

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Bad Consumer Credit Delays Recovery

Posted on December 2, 2016 by | Meghan Alard (4-minute read)

Bad consumer credit caused by negative public records such as foreclosure actions issued during the Great Recession may still be holding people back.

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U.S. Takes the Bronze in Credit Card Fraud

Posted on November 21, 2016 by | Meghan Alard (3-minute read)

The U.S. accounts for more than 1/3 of the total reported credit card fraud cases worldwide. Here’s what Americans can do to protect their identity.

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Credit Score Rebound

Posted on November 14, 2016 by | Meghan Alard (3-minute read)

As penalties from foreclosures and short sales executed during the Great Recession expire, many consumers see their credit scores rebound significantly.

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Can Poor Credit Drive You Crazy?

Posted on November 7, 2016 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

Your poor credit score may be costing you more and that’s not just due to higher rates on credit cards and loans. Even insurance premiums may be higher.

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Subprime Auto Loans Hit a Ditch

Posted on October 26, 2016 by | Meghan Alard (4-minute read)

Nearly five out of every 100 subprime borrowers is 60 days or more behind with their auto loans. We help borrowers create a strategy to help catch up.

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Protecting Servicemembers from Financial Abuse at Home

Posted on October 12, 2016 by | Meghan Alard (3-minute read)

Servicemembers on active duty deployment are protected by the SCRA, but you need to educate yourself to ensure your financial rights aren’t violated.

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What Career Is Growing the Fastest?

Posted on September 26, 2016 by | Michael Koretzky (2-minute read)

Cybercrime is on the rise again. Make sure you’re financial accounts and personal data are protected by following best practices for preventing ID theft.

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Greatest Generation?

Posted on June 17, 2016 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

You might think America’s youngest generation would be worse with credit, but it turns out they’re savvier about both credit reports and credit scores.

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