Consumers Opt for Credit Building Credit Cards to Improve Credit Score

LONDON, February 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Tough economic conditions have taken a toll on many people's finances. Many consumers have found themselves with reduced credit scores, as a result of tight budgets ...

Credit Scores Still Low After Great Recession- Do Credit Building Cards Help or Hurt?

Although the credit score system- controlled by the shadowy and secretive FICO organization- is largely very consumer unfriendly, it doesn’t do you any favors to have a poor credit score. And yet if you ever get injured or sick, have a difficult divorce, attend school and have a hard time finding a job or experience [...] Credit Scores Still Low After Great Recession- Do Credit Building Cards ...

Debt repayment, higher standards improve credit scores in Lower Hudson Valley, nation

Restrained spending, debt repayment and higher lending standards have led to improved credit scores nationally and in the Lower Hudson Valley.

How To Raise Your Credit Score

JACKSONVILLE --  There are two numbers that follow you throughout life.  Your social security number and your credit score.  Many folks are more familiar with the former. In this article, we take a look at some of the myths about credit scores and how to improve yours.

Credit scores & prepaid cards

In Monday's blog , I wanted to clear up the relationship between credit scores and Suze Orman's new prepaid card. (The short of it: There's no connection.)