Michigan community experiences spike in identity theft
Mar 11, 2011 Brian Bradley
Officials in Pittsfield Township, Michigan, are advising residents to be more judicious with their personal information following a spike in identity theft cases in the area, AnnArbor.com reports. The town's police department acknowledged
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Lawmakers want consumers to have easier access to credit scores
Mar 11, 2011 Brian Bradley
Lawmakers recently took another step toward ensuring all consumers have access to a free credit score, according to The Wall Street Journal. The paper reports that the Federal Reserve and Federal Trade Commission proposed new regulations
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White paper shows correlation between background screening and quality of hires
Mar 11, 2011 Matt Roesly
Background screening is an easy solution for employers who want to ensure they are bringing on a trustworthy hire, yet new research shows the practice has tangible benefits in the hiring process as well. A new white paper from EmployeeScreenIQ
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North Dakota man successfully sues debt collection agency
Mar 10, 2011 Kyle Duncan
A man from North Dakota recently won a case against a debt collection agency and was awarded $311,000 from a federal jury.The Billings Gazette reports that the finding in favor of Timothy McCollough was upheld by the Ninth Circuit Court of
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Big box stores increasing alternative banking resources
Mar 10, 2011 Brian Bradley
Traditional banking outlets are putting up higher hurdles for lower-income consumers looking to receive appropriate services. In their place, big box stores are beginning to introduce programs that will help underserved consumers receive the
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