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Credit scoring myths -- and the facts
Perhaps no area of personal finance is more confusing than credit. That's because some of the basic tenets of credit scoring seem illogical. How can a billionaire have a worse credit score than his butler? Why does it help my credit scores if I have many...
Tags: Personal Data Collection, Consumers, Rentals, Prices, Politics
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Measuring identity theft protection services
Watchdog with Paul MuschickPeople occasionally ask me what I know about companies that offer identity theft protection services and whether they are worth the cost. I haven't explored that issue, but the Consumer Federation of America has, and it issued an update this...... -
What to do if you've lost your wallet or purse
You've looked everywhere, called the places you've recently visited, and asked friends to check their cars or houses. It's nowhere to be found. Now what? Losing your wallet or purse is one of life's biggest disruptions, and time is of the essence in...Tags: Theft, Banking, Credit and Debt
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Keeping debts secret from spouse is ill advised
Dear Liz: I have three credit cards that are in my name only, plus a small loan at my credit union. My husband did not sign for any of these, nor does he know the extent of my debt, which is about $10,000. If I should die before I can get them paid off,...Tags: Retirement, Social Security, Economy, Business and Finance, Finance, Career and Workplace
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Travel Deals: Caribbean Cruise Cabins Start At $559
The Hartford CourantHere are some of the more interesting deals, websites and other travel tidbits that came across our desk recently: >>White Travel Service has a good deal on a seven-night Caribbean cruise on Celebrity Cruises, departing San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Jan....Tags: Travel, Hotels and Accommodations, Celebrity Cruises, Tourism and Leisure, Trips and Vacations
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Equifax data show auto loan originations at 8-year high
Tribune reporterIt's getting easier to get a car loan, a new report shows. New credit for auto loans reached an eight-year high in dollar amounts and numbers in January and February, according to data released Wednesday by Equifax Inc. The $69.6 billion originated in... -
U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP: Bank of America, BlackRock, Google
ReutersMay 20 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S. companies, including Bank of America and BlackRock, on Monday. HIGHLIGHTS * Bank of America Corp : KBW cuts to market perform from outperform *...Tags: West Corporation, Dunkin' Brands, Banking, JC Penney Company Inc., Bank of America Corp.
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Limit damage after ID theft
If you're a a victim: Act fast. Identity theft can damage your credit rating. Report suspicious activities — such as unsolicited credit cards arriving in the mail — and monitor credit reports at least once a year for erroneous information....
Tags: Theft, Credit and Debt
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What I learned when thieves stole my identity
South Florida Sun-SentinelThe first sign that something was wrong seemed harmless: A new Dell credit card arrived in my mail one afternoon. More landed in the mailbox the next day. Macy's. Bloomingdale's. Crate and Barrel. Radio Shack. Then later: Visa Sony, Toys R Us and Lowe's...Tags: Personal Data Collection, Consumers, Theft, Credit Ratings, Crime, Law and Justice
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You wouldn't expect this identity theft
There are a lot of ways your identity can be stolen. Someone may grab your mail. They may scam you. They may pick your pocket or pick through your trash. But what if your identity was stolen by someone who works at your bank or insurance company? That'...Tags: Personal Data Collection, Theft, Insurance, Banking, Prisons
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CONSUMER REPORTS: Skip ID theft services
If you’re concerned about someone stealing your financial identity, you might be tempted to buy one of the many identity-protection services being heavily promoted. Millions of Americans have, but are they worth it? Consumer Reports analyzed that...
Tags: Consumers, Theft
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Higher credit score now norm in prime lending
With the resurgence of tighter underwriting standards, some mortgage-market observers have been predicting that lenders would again rely more on a would-be borrower's overall worthiness and less on his credit score. But if anything, credit scores have...Tags: Death, Consumers, Marketing, Television Industry, Salisbury (Wicomico, Maryland)
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