Credit bureau Experian accused of fraud in California lawsuit

Experian, one of the three credit reporting bureaus, is being sued for fraud for selling credit reports information that is worthless.
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The no-so-hidden lifetime cost of a bad credit score

A bad credit score or a credit score report that contains errors can rob a person of thousands of dollars over a lifetime.
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Ensure your happy new year with a year-end financial checklist

Before you pop the cork on New Year's Day, find some extra 2010 tax deductions and make your 2011 financial resolutions to have a better year.
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How Can Your Credit Score Be Saved With Something As Simple As A Payday Loan?

Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.
Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.

Renting with bad credit requires a strategy for success

Renting with bad credit is a challenge more people are facing. It's possible if renters use these basic elements of a strategy to succeed.
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Credit Karma offers an emerging new model for free credit scores

Credit Karma is one of many emerging websites supported by advertising that allows users to access credit score information for free. READ ON
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Know your credit score, and take steps to raise the number

Checking your credit report is just the beginning of credit repair--here are some simple tips to raise the numbers on your credit score.

Facts About Installment Loans Everyone Should Know Before Applying Online

Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.
Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.

Free credit scores to be required on free credit reports

The Senate passed "free credit score" amendment to the financial reform bill. It makes credit scores mandatory in free credit report offers...
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Secured Loans for a Mortgage or Auto Loan

Looking before applying for mortgage or auto loans will benefit you greatly. These two loans are long term loans that have a great bearing on your finances.
Auto and mortgage loans require some homework before you apply. There are numerous secured and unsecured loan options out there. (Photo: picasaweb.google.com)