Publication: Credit.com

First reported 20 hours ago - Updated 19 hours ago - 1 reports

They Just Won?t Quit: Consumers Cut Debt Again

Many consumers have made significant efforts to get their finances back on track in the last few years, and that trend continued into the first quarter of the year, as average balances on credit cards, and rates of late payments on them, both declined ... [Published Credit.com - 20 hours ago]

Entities: TransUnion LLC, Mississippi, Recession

First reported 20 hours ago - Updated 20 hours ago - 1 reports

Are Cell Phones Causing ID Theft Problems?

All consumers are at risk for identity theft every year, often without knowing it, but now it seems that many details of their personal information are available online as a result of a government-related program.The government program Lifeline, which ... [Published Credit.com - 20 hours ago]

Entities: Identity Theft, Terracom, Social Security

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

New Grads: Want a Job? Move!

Though many Americans are struggling financially even years after the end of the recent recession, one group that may be having particular difficulties in gaining the kind of independence they may need these days.Recent college graduates are often at ... [Published Credit.com - May 21 2013]

Entities: Workers, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, IStockphoto

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Google Inc

Google Wallet: The Check Is in the Email

One of the world’s best-known tech companies has been working hard to broaden the scope of its mobile payment program for the past few years, and now will allow users to send money through the system, or their own bank accounts, via email.Consumers will ... [Published Credit.com - May 20 2013]

Entities: Google Wallet, Google Gmail, Mobile Wallet, Google Inc

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Equifax Inc

Texas: The Most Exposed State in America

While it’s no secret just how problematic it can be to fall victim to identity theft , a recent study shows that people may be more exposed to the crime than they realize.In all, the study counted more than 24 million Americans that have sensitive personal ... [Published Credit.com - May 20 2013]

Entities: Identity Theft, TransUnion LLC, Equifax Inc

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Zillow Inc

This Week in Credit News: Credit Know-How

The biggest news this week is all about what consumers don’t know about their credit.40% of Americans Don’t Know Credit Scores Impact Credit Card RatesA new study by the Consumer Federation of America and VantageScore Solutions shows that many Americans ... [Published Credit.com - May 17 2013]

Entities: Mortgages, Zillow Inc, Consumer Federation of America, marital status

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

40% of Americans Don?t Know Credit Scores Impact Credit Card Rates

While most Americans likely know how important their credit score is to their finances, it seems that when it comes to basic knowledge of how they work or are used, many are also well behind where they should be.There is a general lack of understanding ... [Published Credit.com - May 16 2013]

Entities: Credit Card, Consumer Federation of America, FINANCIAL RISK

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Join Us for a Twitter Chat: Conquering Student Loan Debt

Overwhelmed trying to manage mounting student loan debt? Concerned about how you’re going to be able to finance your children’s college education?We want to help. We’re hosting a special Twitter chat session on Tuesday. The topic: Conquering Student Loan ... [Published Credit.com - May 15 2013]

Entities: Student Loan Corporation, Twitter, student loan

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

FICO, Experian Team Up Again to Offer Credit Scores to Lenders

In an effort to give financial institutions across the country access to better information about the ways in which consumers use credit, two of the biggest names in credit reporting and scoring are coming together once again.Major credit monitoring bureau, ... [Published Credit.com - May 15 2013]

Entities: Experian Plc, CEB TowerGroup, IStockphoto

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

More Americans Are Missing Mortgage Payments

The housing market has been in recovery mode for some time now, but unfortunately, the number of consumers who fell behind on their home loan payments increased in the first quarter of this year. At the same time, foreclosure rates continued to fall to ... [Published Credit.com - May 15 2013]

Entities: Mortgages, Foreclosure, Michael Fratantoni, Mortgage Bankers Association, Subprime Mortgages

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Most Homebuyers Clueless About Mortgage Basics

Many homeowners are once again wading back into the housing market after avoiding it either because of their personal financial situations or the economy as a whole. However, new research shows that many might be unprepared for even the basics of financing ... [Published Credit.com - May 14 2013]

Entities: Mortgages, Zillow Inc, Annual Percentage Rate, Short Selling, IStockphoto

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

California Suing JPMorgan Over Debt Collection Practices

State and federal regulatory bodies have been cracking down on unfair or even deceptive lending practices from financial institutions for some time now, and the state of California recently became the latest to level charges against a credit card i ... [Published Credit.com - May 14 2013]

Entities: JPMorgan Chase & Co, Kamala Harris, Corroboration

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Google Wallet: The Check Is in the Email [Published Credit.com - May 20 2013]
Texas: The Most Exposed State in America [Published Credit.com - May 20 2013]
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