Credit Reports: Lenders Aren't the Only Ones Looking at Your Credit History

Credit report checks aren’t something to look forward to, especially if you know your credit history won’t impress the lender. But there is another reason why you should be worried. Much more recently, employers are using applicants’ credit reports to deny jobs, The Huffington Post reported. According to the site, the Society for Human Resource Management conducted a survey which showed that as ...

Credit card laws could actually hurt some college students

A new credit card law doesn't allow students under 21 from owning a credit card if they are unemployed. That could prevent them from building up a credit history.

Obama to Pitch Making Research Tax Credit Permanent

The president’s proposal for a popular but costly tax credit for business research expenses will be part of a pre-election initiative to spur job creation.

Bad credit? Insurers will make you pay

By now you know that you need to keep tabs on your credit history to make a good impression on lenders, landlords and employers. But did you know that your home and auto insurers are also looking?

Roseman: Here’s the scoop on your credit score

If you want the best credit rates, check out a three-digit number that tells lenders whether or not you’re a good risk.