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New credit report practices have again changed the rules regarding authorized users on credit card accounts. (more…)

All consumers but especially those with bad credit probably wonder just how FICO determines their credit score. (more…)

Separating myth from reality when shopping for a bad credit car loan (more…)

The court battle between FICO and VantageScore continues as the US District Court in Minneapolis dismisses antitrust and false advertising claims by FICO against VantageScore but allows trade infringement as well as unfair competition and passing off claims to be heard. (more…)

A new Experian study finds a significant relationship between credit scores and the victims of identity theft. (more…)

If you live in the Palm Beach county area and you’re thinking of buying a new or used car, there are a few things that you should do before you go shopping for your next vehicle. (more…)

The latest survey from the TrueCredit division of TransUnion finds that many Americans need to learn more about the financial basics that includes both credit reports and credit scores. (more…)

A new credit scoring tool released by People Capital may provide a better measure of the creditworthiness of students. (more…)

Latest move by GM finance arm should help those with less than perfect credit. (more…)

FICO 08 finally arrives in 2009 and the reason for the delay could actually raise the credit scores of many consumers. (more…)