Ways Credit History Can Impact Everyday Life

entrepreneur.com Your credit history sums up all the information in your credit report. This information includes balances due, credit accounts, and payment history details. Your credit…

Millions of Americans could become ineligible for a mortgage if this Federal Housing Finance Agency change is implemented, credit agency says. Here's what you…

aol.com A proposed change by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) regarding the mortgage application process could have unintended consequences for potential homebuyers while…

What is unsecured debt?

aol.com None Unsecured debt doesn't require collateral, such as a vehicle or a home, to get approved for it. • None Because unsecured debt doesn't have assets attached to it,…

5 things to know about unsecured home improvement loans

aol.com None Unsecured home improvement loans can pose a financing solution when you need quick funding, don't want to dip into your savings or put your house on the line to get…

Victim of Blue Shield hack? Here’s what company, feds say you should do

siliconvalley.com Blue Shield of California members with vision coverage may have had highly sensitive personal information stolen in a hack, the insurer said. Blue Shield in letters to…

What is a signature loan and how does it work?

aol.com If you’re looking for a loan that doesn’t require you to have collateral, a signature loan could be a good solution. Signature loans can be used for almost any purpose.…

Pros and cons of bad credit business loans

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4M NYers' data and medical records were exposed in a breach. Here's how to protect against ID theft

gothamist.com At least 4 million New Yorkers’ private information could be at risk of identity theft after a data breach at a medical transcription company that works with hospitals in…

Boost your business credit: here's how utilizing Dun and Bradstreet can help

fortune.com Your personal credit score is a report card (of sorts) for how responsible you’ve been with your credit. If you apply for a mortgage, auto loan, or credit card, the lender…

Best Personal Loans of December 2023

businessinsider.com Our experts answer readers' personal loan questions and write unbiased product reviews (here's how we assess personal loans). In some cases, we receive a commission from our…

This One Mistake Can Tank Your Credit Score 100 Points Instantly

aol.com Good credit is the foundation of a healthy financial life. Without it, you’ll pay more to borrow money, get locked out of the best offers and even struggle to rent an…

Debt piling up on small business

financialpost.com Watch: Jeff Brown, head of commercial solutions at Equifax, talks about the challenges small- and medium-sized businesses face THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY…

How much credit card debt does the average American hold in 2023?

fortune.com Life has always been expensive. But lately, it seems like it’s become more difficult to stretch a dollar. Recent data from TransUnion confirms this, publishing a report that…

4 ways to get cash from your credit card when you’re in a bind

fortune.com Paying with a credit card is great for most things–superior to cash, in fact, as they make it possible to earn valuable rewards for spending you planned to make anyway.…

What is the average credit card interest rate in America today?

fortune.com The average credit card interest rate as of August 2023 is 21.19%, per the Federal Reserve (rates updated seasonally). That’s not great for customers when just a few years…

Late California loan payments at 15-month high. Should you worry?

siliconvalley.com The “Looking Glass” ponders economic and real estate trends through two distinct lenses: the optimist’s “glass half-full” and the pessimist’s “glass half-empty.” Buzz:…

Lifelock Black Friday Deal Reduces Cost of Identity Theft Protection by 61%

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Boeing upgraded, Arm initiated: Wall Street's top analyst calls

finance.yahoo.com The most talked about and market moving research calls around Wall Street are now in one place. Here are today's research calls that investors need to know, as compiled by…