News & Resources

The increasing number of consumers aware that they must control their debt played a part in a decline in consumer defaults during December, according to new data from Standard & Poor's and Experian.Figures indicated respective dips

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority was found to be in violation of a number of housing practices relating to a lack of background screening of former convicts and other questionable actions, the Detroit News reports.An investigation

Automakers hoping to capitalize on an improving economy may have a new enemy - auto loan rates. According to the Federal Reserve, the auto loan rate increased for the fifth straight month, reaching 4.63 percent in November. That is up from

The auto industry suffered a significant loss of revenue during the depths of the recession as the idea of a new car went from a luxury into an impossibility. However, that trend may finally be turning as consumers gain more access to auto

Companies that run background screenings and consumer credit report checks on prospective hires typically do a better job of bringing on new staff, according to Entrepreneur magazine. Jeff Huckaby, chief executive at rackAID, told Entrepreneur