One-third of Americans do not have an accurate handle on the state of their own finances, thinking they are either better or worse off than they actually are, finds new research released by insurer Prudential Financial.
The company’s first-ever Financial Wellness Census also reveals a nation almost…
Millions of Americans are burdened with student debt. This burden causes many to put their lives off, delaying home-buying new vehicle loans and other credit-intensive activities. However, there can be an upside.
According to analytics software firm FICO (of FICO Score fame), student loan borrowers can improve their…
One of the immediate problems of the Great Recession was that small businesses found themselves cut off from credit. Since small businesses are the country’s true job creation engines, this lack of credit was a real impediment to recovery.
During those dark days, many small businesspeople complained that they…
Most lenders use standard credit report data to approve, or deny, consumers credit. The problem is, some perfectly credit-worthy people get left out in the cold. A new study sheds light on some new solutions.
Credit bureau Experian, at its 37th annual Vision Conference, announced the launch of its…
Here’s another one in the “don’t take our word for it”: a recent article in the Christian Science Monitor discusses the pros and cons of ditching your bank for a credit union.
The article, by NerdWallet blogger Melissa Lambarena, can be accessed here: csmonitor.com.
Lambarena offers up…