Credit

Latest Articles

• How bad credit score impacts senior care

  Seniors are especially vulnerable to debt. A drop in credit cuts their options for care.

  Mar 04, 2013

• Expanding credit for near-prime borrowers

  A blemish on your credit report isn’t the budget-killer that it used to be. Here’s why.

  Jan 10, 2013
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  S&P credit ratings of EU countries through crisis

  Most European countries still have decent credit ratings, but many have slipped recently.

  Oct 29, 2012

• S&P, Moody’s and Fitch rate the euro area

  Sovereign credit ratings in the euro area are down since 2005, the three ratings agencies report.

  Oct 29, 2012
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  Build credit without Social Security number?

  Credit history doesn’t travel well. Here’s how those without Social Security numbers can build it.

  Oct 24, 2012

• Does closing bank accounts hurt credit?

  Before you tidy up your savings portfolio, make sure your actions won’t mess up your credit.

  Oct 05, 2012
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  The 6 states with the worst credit ratings

  The laggards include the Golden State, which has the least luster when it comes to credit.

  Sep 27, 2012
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  5 groups at greater risk of identity theft

  Who you are and what you do can make you more vulnerable to having your identity stolen.

  Aug 14, 2012

• File bankruptcy after credit crisis?

  A long job loss coupled with a huge pay cut can leave your credit in a mire. Will bankruptcy help?

  Aug 06, 2012

• Take control of debt when wanting credit repair

  Get your financial life on track by knowing why you are racking up so much debt.

  Jul 12, 2012