Rent-to-own doesn't fix credit, but has alternatives
Mar 13, 2011 Brian Bradley
For the millions of consumers with poor credit scores, owning a home may feel like an impossibility. However, to take steps toward home ownership, consumers have increasingly turned to rent-to-own agreements. These contracts allow people to
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Military members can access free credit report
Mar 13, 2011 Brian Bradley
Military members will have access to a free credit report thanks to an initiative from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. The agency said that it will provide a free consumer credit score reading for all active personnel and "educational
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National consumer protection week brings plenty of warnings
Mar 13, 2011 Brian Bradley
Sunday, March 6, kicked off the 13th annual National Consumer Protection Week and while many outlets are celebrating advancements in protecting user identities, consumer advocates are espousing the importance of protecting one's sensitive
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U.S. consumer credit increases for the fourth consecutive month
Mar 13, 2011 Brian Bradley
New data from the Federal Reserve shows that consumer purchasing power continues to increase, which is a positive sign both for individuals and the economy. According to the central bank, consumer credit increased by slightly more than $5 billion
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Arizona settles suit with short term lender
Mar 13, 2011 Todd Milner
Short term lender Quik Cash recently settled a consumer fraud lawsuit with the Arizona attorney general, two years after the state litigator first filed allegations that the company's actions deprived consumers of their rights.The lender will
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