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Steps to improving your credit score
If you’re concerned about your ability to receive credit, or if you already know that you have problems with your credit, there are steps you can take to improve your credit worthiness. 1) Get an Accurate Picture The first step to improving your...
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FHA rescinds tough new credit restrictions on loan applicants
WASHINGTON — In a policy switch that could be important to thousands of applicants seeking low-down-payment home mortgages, the Federal Housing Administration has rescinded tough new credit restrictions that had been scheduled to take effect Sunday....
Tags: Finance, Mortgages, Federal Housing Administration, The Washington Post, Financial and Business Services
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Do multiple credit inquiries hurt FICO scores?
WASHINGTON — In a marketplace where lenders are demanding record-high FICO credit scores — Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are averaging around 760 on approved mortgages this year — are you a little fuzzy about what can push your scores up or...Tags: Services and Shopping, Freddie Mac, Homes, Larry Nelson, Real Estate Buyers
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Taxpayers face long waits, conflicting information when trying to recover from identity theft
Tom Morgan tried to file his federal tax return electronically this year, but he kept getting an error message that advised him to double-check his Social Security number.
Morgan thought the problem was a transposed digit or some minor glitch on the IRS'...Tags: Theft, Services and Shopping, Crime Victims, Internal Revenue Service, Criminals
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FHA rule change on 'collection' accounts could hurt home buyers
WASHINGTON — A little-noticed mortgage rule change that took effect April 1 could create hassles for significant numbers of home buyers who plan to use low-down-payment FHA financing this spring. The change affects anyone with one or more...Tags: Freddie Mac, Real Estate Buyers, Economy, Business and Finance, Fannie Mae, Theft
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Another day, another security breach.
Even among the hundreds of data breaches that occur each year, the hacking of card processor Global Payments stands out. The Atlanta-based company, which processes credit and debit card transactions for Visa and MasterCard, recently revealed that hackers...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Fraud, Politics, Social Security, Economy, Business and Finance
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What to do if your identity is stolen
Watchdog with Paul MuschickWould you know what to do if your identity was stolen? You have more rights than you may know. If someone uses your name and Social Security number to open credit cards, drain your bank account, ring up large bills...... -
Minimize the odds of becoming an identity theft victim
What you can do to minimize the odds of becoming an identity theft victim:
* Shred documents with personal information before throwing them away.
* Don't carry your Social Security card or write your Social Security number on a check....Tags: Theft, Viral Diseases and Infections, Fraud, Personal Data Collection, Social Security
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CONSUMER REPORTS: Needless ID-theft protection
It can be frightening when someone steals your financial information and goes on a shopping spree. That fear has helped drive sales of identify-theft protection services. Americans are spending an estimated $3.5 billion a year on these services. But...Tags: Theft, Consumers
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Have you checked your credit report lately?
When was the last time you checked your credit report? What does your credit report mean to those who lend you money and credit? Not only does your credit report affect your financial life, it can also affect your career, education and the interest...Tags: Personal Data Collection, Interior Policy, Social Security, Politics, Credit Ratings
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¿Qué haces si tu historial de crédito ha desmejorado?
EL SENTINELEn tiempos difíciles son cada vez más las personas que han tenido problemas financieros y no han podido mantener su crédito en la mejor forma. Si eres uno de ellos, te damos algunos consejos para ponerlo nuevamente en línea: No pagues a nadie para que... -
100 social security numbers stolen from Dept. of Aging
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsThe Department of Aging warns customers their personal information may be in jeopardy. Last week, a laptop computer, flash drive and paper files were stolen out of a locked vehicle used by an employee in Wichita. The social security numbers of 100...Tags: Physical Conditions, Fraud, Companies and Corporations, Health, Politics
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