Whatâs Behind Those Offers to Raise Credit Scores
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Borrowers should be wary of programs that play off their fears of losing their homes when mortgage rates reset to significantly higher levels.
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Credit card firms have upped their interest rates to offset cuts in their default charges, a report says.
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It's more important than ever to optimize your credit rating.
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Like introductory credit card rates and superior customer service, some promises just aren&#39;t built to last. And so it is that Bank of America - mere months after its pledge to preserve
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From bank accounts and mortgages to credit cards and car loans, let the buyer beware: Financial fees are on the rise. And many are just waiting to blindside you.
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WASHINGTON -- Consumers' borrowing grew in January, reflecting an increase in auto loans. The Federal Reserve reported yesterday that consumer credit rose at a 3.2 percent annual rate, up from December's 2.5 percent increase.
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Lenders haven't locked their doors, but they are raising their standards.
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Late payments on home equity loans climbed to a 1.5-year high in the opening quarter of this year, while delinquencies on credit card bills fell, painting a mixed picture of how people are managing their debt.
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Many consumers are propping up their elaborate lifestyles with hidden debt. Itâs something no one likes to talk about.
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The Federal Reserve's dramatic rate cuts were expected to make it cheaper for consumers to use credit cards. But credit card interest rates remain high and in many cases have even climbed.
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Mortgage company raises financing using mortgages as collateral.
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One of the biggest selling points for debit cards has been that you couldn't spend more than you had in your bank account, making them a good alternative to racking up credit card debt.
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The bill is part of a measure aimed at curbing what some consumer advocates say are deceptive lending practices aimed at people with low incomes or poor credit histories.
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Those offers you get in college sound great, but you could end up paying for them for a long time.
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In recent years, dozens of Web sites have sprung up offering calling records to anyone with a credit card.
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Financial incentives have hit the new-home market. Are they worth it?
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Check the checkers and see who is inquiring about your credit history.