With the U.S. public school system lacking in financial literacy education, it should come as little surprise that millions of Americans enter adulthood without the tools to start our financial lives off right. The most recent education advocacy group to take matters into their own hands is the Girl Scouts of America. Marking the non-profit’s [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Credit Scores'
Girls Scouts to Earn Badges for Good Credit, Budgeting
October 21st, 2011 · 2 Comments · Budgeting
Tags: Credit Scores·girl scouts·Good Credit·Good Credit Badge·money management
When To Sue a Creditor, Credit Bureau or Collection Agency
September 28th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Credit Repair
If a creditor, credit bureau or collection agency has violated one more more of your rights, it’s worth considering a lawsuit.
Tags: collection agency·credit·credit bureau·credit report·Credit Scores·creditor·debt·lawsuit·legal action·sue
New Guidelines Promises Credit Score to ALL Loan Applicants
July 12th, 2011 · No Comments · Consumer Info
Last week, we blogged that credit scores would be given to all loan applicants who were denied credit. New rules issued last week by the Federal Reserve and Federal Trade Commission would require all lenders to give out the credit score used to determine the interest rates and credit terms on on credit cards and [...]
Tags: CFPB·Consumer Financial Protection Bureau·Credit Scores·Dodd-Frank·Federal Reserve·Federal Trade Commision
Denied a Loan? New Law Promises Full Credit Score Disclosure
July 7th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Credit Bureaus and Scores
Starting July 21, lenders that turn prospective borrowers down for a credit card, auto loan or student loan will be required to provide full-disclosure of the credit score used to make the decision, as well as other relevant information.
Tags: auto loan·credit·Credit card·credit score disclosure·Credit Scores·financial reform·lenders·Student Loan
