November 21, 2014
November 21, 2014
Credit scores – those pesky 3-digit numbers that dictate where you can live, what job you can get, even what cellphone plan you can purchase – are so […]
November 20, 2014
November 20, 2014
Bank branch closures are heading for a record year as the industry trims down and services get increasingly electronic. Institutions have shut 2,599 branches in 2014 […]
November 19, 2014
The average U.S. consumer credit score increased 2 points from 2013, according to Experian’s Fifth Annual State of Credit study. Americans have an average 666 VantageScore […]
November 18, 2014
November 18, 2014
Talking about how much savings one has is probably on par with comparing salaries in terms of social faux pas. But for Millennials, as compared to […]
November 17, 2014
During the holidays, we want our families to get along, our gifts to impress, and our meals to amaze. In other words, our expectations soar to […]
November 14, 2014
November 14, 2014
Gripes about debt collectors are the most common complaint filed by older Americans, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Collection gripes are roughly 1 […]
November 13, 2014
November 13, 2014
It’s been nearly six years since the bankruptcy of financial giant Lehman Brothers, an event that triggered a chain reaction of Chapter 11 filings from some […]
November 12, 2014
November 12, 2014
Bank of America Corp. and Wells Fargo & Co. came out on top in a new study about which banks high-net-worth individuals prefer. Some 32% of […]
November 6, 2014
November 6, 2014
When you’re trying to build your credit – or just being vigilant about avoiding identity theft – it’s important to check your credit report regularly. Each […]