The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule this week that will remove an estimated $49 billion in unpaid …
The Housing Bubble and Mortgage Debt as a Percent of GDP
Two years ago, I wrote The Housing Bubble and Mortgage Debt as a Percent of GDP. Here is an update …
Medical Debt Won’t Hurt Your Credit Score Anymore
What a month for healthcare news. This week the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule that will prevent …
Parents Are Buying Their Kids Better Credit Scores
Several years ago, Hannah Case decided to examine her personal credit history. Case, who was then a researcher at the …
Consumer Protection Bureau Will Soon Remove Medical Bills from Your Credit Reports
A little-known federal regulatory agency called the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) just finalized a rule that will prevent medical …
New York credit scores drop slightly amid national trend of decline
Credit scores took a hit across all 50 states last year, with New York ranking 27th in a new WalletHub …
I just picked up a credit card with my perfect 800 score and looking for the best credit card hacks – where do I start?
Personal Finance SIphotography / Getty Images Published: January 8, 2025 11:30 am There is absolutely no shortage of financial gurus …
TransUnion Announces Agreement to Acquire Financial
CHICAGO, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire U.K.-based Monevo, a credit …
New Federal Rule Will Wipe Medical Debt From Your Credit Score
Outstanding medical debt can no longer impact Americans’ credit scores, according to a rule finalized Tuesday by the Consumer Financial …
NerdWallet’s Best-Of Credit Card Awards: What’s New for Class of 2025?
Several of this year’s Best Credit Card winners kept their spots from previous years, but a few newcomers broke through …