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Is Your Credit Causing Stress?
Financial troubles of all types are a big cause of nervousness and worry for countless Americans.
How to Combat Financial Cyberchondria
If your funds are struggling or your credit rating is failing, then the blame could lie at the feet of Facebook and Twitter.
Increase In Sub-prime Lending Seen Across All Sectors
According to the latest information released by Equifax in partnership with Moody’s Analytics, sub-prime lending has increases across all industry sectors for the spring season.
Consumers Exercise Caution With Pre-approved Cards
A recent study suggests that credit card lenders are increasingly using pre-approved mailings to try and gain new business, but there are risks that come with responding to such unsolicited offers.
Borrowers of All Credit Ratings Offered No-Frills Cards
In an effort to attract borrowers with high and low credit scores in recent months lenders have begun an aggressive marketing of cards that fit the financial needs of anyone.
Credit Card Interest Rates Remain Static
The interest rates on new credit card offers have remained the same, according to the latest Weekly Credit Card Rate Report, which looks at the APR on various credit cards on the market.
Do Not Panic If You Have Received A 1099-C
The last many weeks has seen a flood of questions from the taxpayers who have become very upset after receiving 1099-C or 1099-A forms for debt which were in actual forgiven or never paid or were extinguished in bankruptcy.
It All Comes Down To Timing For S&P and the EU
January 2012 saw an unexpected bombshell when the rating agency Standard & Poor announced that it was downgrading the credit rating of nine European countries.
Get Help Overcoming The Holiday Debt Hangover
This month became a nightmare for Americans who have been awakening after holiday spending with a huge debt menace.
Interest Rates On Consumer Cards Hit A 4 Year High
USA card holders experienced an increase of 15.14% on average APR rates on credit cards. This increase is a jump from 14.75% rate which was taken by customers just six months ago.
Balance Transfer Day Is Not What It Seems
There were many who applauded “Balance Transfer Day” which was scheduled for December 11, 2011. Consumer advocates were keen for consumers to find the lowest possible interest rates and begin to clear their debts.
Demand For Consumer Credit On The Increase
The latest Federal Reserve reports show that while consumers now have greater access to credit cards, they are continuing to reduce the amount of debt that they owe.
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