4/30/2010 2:30:00 PM
Increased confidence in the economy may be reflected in the latest figures released by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
4/30/2010 2:31:00 PM
Americans are more likely to increase their spending, according to the recent survey results
4/30/2010 2:16:00 PM
Consumers trying to escape credit card debt may want to pick their approach with care.
10/29/2010 2:11:00 PM
Foreclosure may trim hundreds of points off a homeowner’s credit score and remain on their credit report for seven years.
4/29/2010 2:07:00 PM
Recent proposals from government agencies may extend former bankruptcy protections to student loans
4/8/2010 1:15:00 PM
Making a dent in their credit card debt is one way consumers may be able to improve their credit scores.
4/6/2010 1:14:00 PM
Simply signing up for a debt-settlement program can trim points off a consumer's credit score. And that's often just the beginning of their problems.
4/5/2010 2:48:00 PM
Defaulting on a mortgage loan can strongly damage one's credit score. So can modifying their monthly payments.
4/5/2010 1:33:00 PM
In light of the economic crisis, auto dealers are looking beyond credit scores and toward job stability for lending criteria. Prior loan eligibility that would have relied solely on credit scores has been forced to expand due to the credit crisis.