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Identity theft statistics are shocking. And we are told that it will only become worse, before it gets any better. Are you likely to be affected? According to recent studies, up to 7,000,000 people become identity theft victims each year, in the United States alone. That's over 19,000 cases a... Read More

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3 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score by 50 Points In Less Than 30 Days

In Less Than 30 Days. "What can you do to increase that set of three numbers on your credit report that can be so important with your financing?" I came across this question as I was surfing discussion groups the other day. Check out my answer: Dear Friend, Here are... Read More

To Repair Credit Is No longer Satisfactory - Learn How To Earn A Millionaires Credit In 30 Days...

To repair your bad credit does not necessarily mean that you now have a good credit, absolutely not. When most people have bad credit, they either purchase a credit repair book or seek a credit expert help. But before you do anything about your bad credit you need to understand... Read More

4 Steps to Creating Good Credit

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Beware of Falling Minimum Payments

If you opened a credit card statement recently and were pleasantly surprised to find that your minimum payment due was lowered, don't be so quick to "jump for joy". What may appear as a small boost to your monthly budget is actually the rock that can weigh you down in... Read More

Convenience Can Be Costly

You've just opened your credit card bill and attached to your statement you find a "convenience check" included. It may already be filled out with a dollar amount such as $300, $500, or even $1,000. Your mind fills with ideas of what you could buy with this "instant" money. A... Read More

Credit Repair Scams

"Erase Bad Debt !""Remove Negative Items From Your Credit Report"You've probably seen these headlines and others just like it promising to clean up or "fix" bad credit. For someone who suffers from a bad or poor credit rating, these headlines are certainly an appealing offer.Imagine finally being able to buy... Read More

Debit Card vs. Credit Card, What Are The Differences ?

Ah, the "good old days". If you are a baby boomer, like me, then you probably remember how important it was to rush to the bank on payday. You had to get there before the teller lanes closed so that you could have your "cash allowance" for the week. Otherwise,... Read More

How Healthy Is Your Credit

There's only one way to discover the "health" of your credit. You need to examine your credit report. Your credit report is your "consumer identity" that potential lenders will use to judge your credit worthiness.Use these tips to give your credit profile the "tune-up" it needs for 2004.Tip #1- Check... Read More

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Boston Globe

Chrysler says it will end leasing next week
Detroit Free Press, United States - 16 hours ago
This could mean car shoppers with less-than-perfect credit will have a harder time finding leases to acquire a Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep. ...
Chrysler to stop leasing; GM offers employee prices MarketWatch
Slowing US auto-finance market hits lenders Financial Times
Chrysler financial arm to stop leasing vehicles Reuters
Bloomberg - Financial Timesall 496 news articles

BBC News

Credit cards Superprime slime
Economist, UK - Jul 24, 2008
As the credit boom reached its peak, the firm’s credit-card business was growing by a dizzying 20% or more a year, with younger consumers with scant track ...
Credit Cards: How to Protect Your Limits BusinessWeek
Overdue credit card bills show rise in June Boston Globe
Debt crisis spreads to credit cards guardian.co.uk
Barron's - Calgary Heraldall 344 news articles

Credit card firms investigate fraud at Canadian airport kiosks
Computerworld, MA - 21 hours ago
The move, which was announced yesterday, was prompted by fears of fraud related to the use of credit cards at self-service kiosks in Toronto's Pearson ...
Does using your credit card to check-in expose you to fraud? USA Today
Fraud fears lead WestJet to suspend credit-card check-ins at kiosks The Canadian Press
WestJet shutters credit card kiosks Canada.com
Globe and Mail - 680 Newsall 185 news articles

Washington Post

Credit Unions Slowly Fill Void As Payday Lenders Leave DC
Washington Post, United States - 19 hours ago
Now, if the single mother needs a loan, she works with the Treasury Department Federal Credit Union. She can get longer-term loans for small amounts to tide ...
Danger Lurks When Shopping for Student Loans New York Times
all 14 news articles

Credit Squeeze Puts Dream on Back Burner
New York Times, United States - 35 minutes ago
Unfortunately, in 2008, the conditions that have led to a surge in layoffs have also caused a severe tightening of credit, causing some entrepreneurial ...

Washington Post

S&P Puts Fannie and Freddie on Credit Watch Negative
BusinessWeek - Jul 25, 2008
The weak mortgage credit cycle driving credit losses higher at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has led to a crisis of confidence in the strength of their capital ...
Video: House Bails Out Lenders CBS
Ron Paul Housing Bill Commentary: All Credit Card Transactions To ... Campaign for Liberty Blog
Strict Lending Standards Contribute to Housing Woes FOXBusiness
International Herald Tribune - New York Timesall 5,215 news articles

Wall Street Journal Blogs

S & P lowers credit ratings on 3 airlines
Chicago Tribune, United States - 17 hours ago
AMR Corp., Northwest Airlines Corp. and Chicago-based UAL Corp. had their credit ratings lowered Friday by Standard & Poor's on a forecast that high fuel ...
Concern about fuel prices prompts S&P to lower credit ratings on ... The Olympian
Airline Credit Ratings Lose Altitude CFO.com Magazine
S&P downgrades Northwest Airlines stock to B Atlanta Journal Constitution
Wall Street Journal Blogs - Bloombergall 101 news articles

Reuters

Washington Mutual stock down on credit concerns
Reuters - Jul 24, 2008
Citing the thrift's financial statements for the period ending June 30, Gimme Credit analyst Kathleen Shanley wrote that "many creditors have quietly been ...
WaMu Drops Second Day as Gimme Credit Cites Liquidity Concern Bloomberg
UPDATE: WaMu's Stock Down As Investor Confidence Drains CNNMoney.com
WaMu spokesman: no need to rely on outside funding sources MarketWatch
Bloomberg - Bloombergall 62 news articles

Five Credit Card Traps Everyone Should Know About
Wall Street Journal - Jul 25, 2008
By KELLI B. GRANT These days, when a butterfly flaps its wings, a US credit-card issuer raises the annual percentage rate on a consumer's credit card. ...
Worst Yet To Come For Credit-Card Issuers As Economy Weakens CNNMoney.com
Learn From AmEx's Pain: Slow, Smart Growth Lasts TheStreet.com
Amex Outlines Bleak Credit Future Minyanville.com
all 7 news articles

Seattle Post Intelligencer

Credit Suisse's cautious tactics in credit crunch pay off for now
Wall Street Journal - Jul 24, 2008
CREDIT SUISSE Group's slow and steady approach may yet win the race. It seems to be working so far for the Swiss bank. While most bank bosses a few months ...
Credit Suisse Bulks Up Despite Losses Forbes
Credit Suisse cautious despite return to profit Telegraph.co.uk
Credit Suisse defies fears by posting only a small markdown Financial Times
guardian.co.uk - Times Onlineall 178 news articles
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