17% of Americans Hit by Fraudulent Bank Account Activity
As many as 17% of consumers experienced fraudulent bank account activity in 2017, up moderately…
3 straight months of highest-ever used-car prices
Following an 11-week “summer bounce” in Manheim Market Report prices, September ended up being the…
Why women notoriously have more credit card debt than men
It’s no surprise that Americans love their credit cards. So much so, that outstanding credit…
Silicon Valley Congressman Unveils an Internet Bill of Rights
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) has issued 10 principles that together represent a draft Internet Bill…
Young adults turn to personal loans for debt, wedding and moving expenses
Kyle Littleton, 26, wanted to get rid of nearly $4,500 in credit card debt. The…
Auto Loans Shrink For Borrowers With The Worst Credit
Auto lenders have pulled back on loans to customers with the riskiest credit and as…
FHA is making more mortgages available to applicants with risky debt profiles
Is it easier today for home buyers with a high debt ratio and subpar credit…
Experian study finds most millennials need to improve borrowing behaviors before homebuying
Experian®, the world’s leading information services company, released a study today that highlights the borrowing…
Millennials Not So Keen About Credit Cards
People age 29 and younger are 93 percent more likely to have a negative opinion…
Americans Are Increasingly Obsessed With Their Credit Scores
An increasing share of Americans say they know the three-digit number that influences their ability…
Banks tighten credit-card standards, loosen terms for business loans: Fed survey
The numbers: About 17% of banks have eased standards and terms on business loans to…
Nearly Half Of Millennials Feel Held Back By Credit Score
Is a bad credit score dragging you down? Almost half of millennials (46%) feel that…
A Traditional Installment Loan Can Help Your Credit Score
According to NerdWallet a traditional installment loan can help your credit score: The biggest influence…
Senate Looks to Fix ‘Broken’ Credit Reporting System
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs held a hearing yesterday on the…
Robo-Calls Are Getting Worse
Robocall volume has reached a frenzied pace, even as the Federal Communications Commission explores how…
Many Americans Concerned About Their Debt
One in three Americans is losing sleep over their debt, according to a survey by…
Why Auto Loans Look Like Low-Hanging Fruit to Identity Thieves
Equifax’s Ken Allen warns that “synthetic” fraud is a mounting problem for auto lenders. “The…
More People Are Now Checking Their Credit Scores
A new poll of more than 1,000 consumers finds that about 57 percent have checked…