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Your Credit App Says 740. The Lender Says 705. Which Score Is Right?

A credit app flashes a cheerful 740, then a lender pulls a 705, and suddenly the numbers look like they came from two completely different financial universes. The good news: neither number necessarily means something went wrong, and the lower score does not automatically mean the lender made a mistake.…

The Free Financial Advisor

Your Utility Bills Could Affect More Than Just Your Monthly Budget

A utility bill usually gets one job in the household budget: get paid. Electricity, gas, water, internet, and other essential services sit among the expenses that have to leave the bank account whether the month feels financially comfortable or not. But a utility bill can create consequences that reach far…

Budget and the Bees

TransUnion to roll out major credit rating overhaul next month

The new scoring system will be expanded up to 999 and use a broader range of data, such as how account balances have changed over time.

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Credit score firm rolls out major ratings overhaul - what you need to know

The new scoring system will use a broader range of data, such as how account balances have changed over time

The Independent UK

How to claim your part of the $2.2 million Equifax class action settlement

America’s biggest credit bureaus have faced multiple class action lawsuits over the past decade

The Independent UK

Nasdaq 100 Enters Correction, SanDisk Sinks Over 50% From Peak: Stock Market Today

The Nasdaq 100 officially slipped into correction territory on Tuesday, falling more than 10% from its early June record high as the AI-driven sell-off deepened on mounting concerns over rising competition from China.

Benzinga

How to Freeze Your Credit for Free After 60—and Why Every Retiree Should Do It

When you turn 60, you’re likely thinking about the latter half of your life and what it’ll look like. You’re entering the home stretch of...

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The Free Credit Freeze That Stops Identity Thieves Cold

Over one million cases of identity theft are reported every year, costing Americans tens of billions of dollars. In fact, one in five adults will...

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'They're Looking At Credit Karma': Woman Tells Car Salesman Her Credit Score Is 732. Then He Looks Up Her FICO Score

The way the finance guys in a recent TikTok clip talk about it, a potential car buyer’s Credit Karma score might as well be a bluff at a poker table. She says she’s sitting at 732 on Credit Karma. One salesman immediately starts negotiating downward. The other offers to bet…

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Is Equifax Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

Although Equifax has lagged the broader S&P 500 Index over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain moderately bullish, reflecting confidence in the company’s long-term growth potential.

Barchart

5 Times Freezing Your Credit Is Actually Worth It

Freeze first, panic never. A credit freeze sounds dramatic, almost like slamming a vault door shut. In reality, it stands as one of the simplest and most powerful tools available to protect financial life from identity theft. A credit freeze, also called a security freeze, restricts access to credit reports…

Clever Dude

What changes are the FCA making to credit score files and what does it mean for you?

Your file contains borrowing history and three major agencies carry details on how you handle money

The Independent UK

You may not know them, but they certainly know you: Inside the dangerous and shady business of data brokers

Even if you don't know data brokers, they almost certainly know you. With no nationwide U.S. privacy laws, experts warn there are often minimal safeguards against motivated people exploiting them for ill ends. Io Dodds reports

The Independent UK

Why 'Locking' Your Social Security Number Is the New Credit Freeze

Here is how to keep your Social Security number private in an age of aggressive cybercriminals.

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Credit Card Delinquencies Expected to Remain Flat in 2026 Says TransUnion

Every once in a while, the financial world drops a headline that doesn’t make your stomach tighten or your pulse spike. Today is one of those rare days. According to TransUnion’s latest consumer credit forecast, credit card delinquencies are expected to remain flat in 2026. And in a world where…

The Independent UK

The first step you should take to build your credit, according to experts

Taking the first step in building your credit is critical ‘if you intend to purchase a home or car with credit, or otherwise intend to apply for credit in the future,’ one expert said

The Guardian - UK

New year money: 26 tools and apps to help you sort your finances in 2026

From cheaper shopping to tax and travel cash, there is a host of resources to help you out. We pick some of the best

TechRadar

NordProtect adds fraud monitoring tool to help protect users from scams

NordProtect has been upgraded from "sufficient" to "outstanding," but new tools remain only available to US customers.

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5 Best Ways To Boost Your Credit Score If You Have Subprime Credit

Struggling with subprime credit? You're not alone. Learn five ways that you can quickly raise your credit score and improve your overall financial health.

The Independent UK

How do I improve my credit score? Quick wins, critical changes and fixing poor financial history

Your score can affect your chances of getting the product you want - or could land you more favourable terms

Evening Standard

Retailers and shoppers braced for Black Friday scams as sales activity ramps up

Bogus refund claims are among the challenges faced by retailers while shoppers are being urged to watch out for fake adverts and websites.

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How Often You Should Check Your Credit Reports (and How to Do It)

Your credit report is an indicator of your financial health. It sets out information about your borrowing, repayments, and even missed

Fortune

Both subprime and super prime loans are on the rise, signs of a K-shaped economy that is a ‘prescription for real trouble’

TransUnion found the share of subprime borrowers last quarter grew to 14.4%, the highest since 2019.

International Business Times UK

Fed Rate Cut: How Will It Lower Your Credit Card and Mortgage Payments?

Jerome Powell's 29 Oct Fed rate cut drops benchmark to 3.75%-4% – explore credit card APR lower, mortgage rates drop, savings yield decline impacts on auto loans, student debt amid inflation

Axios

Young bettors drive gambling boom, but cracks are showing

Experts are calling on sportsbooks to promote responsible gaming.

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