Getty Mistakes on your credit report are terribly common. In a recent study by Consumer Reports who asked volunteers to check their credit reports, 34% found at least one error. And those errors were most often debts wrongly attributed to them, payments wrongly flagged as late or missed, or incorrect personal information (like a wrong … Continue reading “How to dispute an error on your credit report”

An Experian report released Thursday shows that credit unions continued a three-year model of producing a smaller share of auto loans this spring. Experian’s “State of the automotive finance marketThe second quarter report shows that credit unions generated 18.2% of auto loans in the three months ending June 30, down from 17.2% in the first … Continue reading “Auto loan statement from credit unions”

OLDWICK, New Jersey – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – The number of credit rating downgrades and revisions for the US Life / Health sector (L / H) as a percentage of total rating stocks increased moderately in the first half of 2021, compared to first semester of the previous year, the Best’s special report, titled “Mixed Life … Continue reading “Best Special Report: Lowering Credit Ratings, Under Review in U.S. Life / Health Insurance Industry Rising in H1 2021”

ROCKFORD (WREX) – The Better Business Bureau warns of eviction scams. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared a new moratorium on evictions that would last until October 3 earlier this month. Despite the extension, experts say you need to be aware. “As the moratorium on evictions draws to a close, beware of … Continue reading “BBB warns of eviction scams after moratorium extended”

A recent report from S&P Global Ratings shows that Saskatchewan’s credit rating remains at AA based on what it calls a “stable outlook.” “The three major rating agencies have now updated their credit rating and outlook for Saskatchewan following Budget 2021-2022, and we continue to have the second highest overall credit rating among Canadian provinces. … Continue reading “Saskatchewan’s credit rating remains at AA: S&P Global Ratings report”

The question stems from a personal financial setback. My 16 year old daughter got her driver’s license this month, which I just learned will double our household auto insurance premiums. We used to pay $ 678 every six months, but now we will pay $ 1,276 every six months. Yay. Now I know where I’m … Continue reading “What does a credit report have to do with the quality of a person’s conduct?”