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Why your credit score is important and easy ways to improve it

Your credit score is key to your financial future - but what is it and how can you make it better?

The Independent UK

One in seven people ‘have lost money to fraud in past year’

Many people favour security processes on their account over ease of access, a survey for TransUnion indicates.

Evening Standard

The Court Might Favor Standing For Business Interests, But Blue States Beat Red States

Justices Jackson and Kavanaugh both miss the obvious distinction.

Reason

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Everything you need to know about your credit score and how to improve it

Your credit score is key to your financial future - but what is it?

The Independent UK

How to Thaw a Credit Freeze — and Why You Would

As you shop for a loan or credit card, you must open up access to your credit reports.

Kiplinger

How much credit card debt is ‘normal’?

Credit card balances have ballooned to record highs in recent months with the average credit card debt in the U.S. estimated at $6,371

The Independent UK

Millions of student loan borrowers head to collections as delinquency rates soar over 20%

Some will have wages and benefits garnished, putting even more strain on an already unstable economy.

Fortune

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The new partnership between Affirm and Experian means the impulse-buying economy will be running headlong into America’s data-mining ecosystem

Buy-now-pay-later is a juggernaut that’s long been absent from consumers’ credit reports. A recent deal with Affirm means that’s no longer the case.

Fortune

Millennial and Gen Z credit scores are the latest sign of the 'vibecession.' Their credit scores will keep going up, Open Credit, TransUnion report shows

This could be a good sign for borrowers since lenders have historically been “hesitant” to extend loans to thin-file or low-credit consumers.

Fortune

Court Declines to Block Federal Government's New "Government-Wide Email System"

The employees who claimed adoption of the system violated the E-Government Act of 2002 lacked standing to bring the challenge, a federal judge concluded.

Reason

Equifax slapped with $15 Million fine: Is your credit report at risk?

The CFPB cited Equifax’s failure to investigate disputes and resolve errors as part of its crackdown on credit reporting.

Fortune

Almost Half Of All New EVs In The U.S. Are Leased

The $7,500 federal tax credit and low interest rates played a role in making leasing the preferred option for getting a new EV.

InsideEVs

Should You Freeze Your Credit Amid National Public Data, Change Healthcare Breaches?

With data breaches in the news from National Public Data and Change Healthcare, people are wondering if they should freeze their credit.

Kiplinger

Credit Card Fraud Cost Americans $1 Billion In 2023 As Identity Theft Cases Flare Up

There are several ways credit card holders can minimise risks and damage from threat actors who steal consumer data and use it to secure fraudulent credit cards and government benefits.

International Business Times UK

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Fortune

Can you get a home loan with bad credit?

Lenders typically want homebuyers to have a FICO Score of at least 620, but it may still be possible to get a mortgage if your score is 500 or higher.

Fortune

Here's where your credit score should be to buy a house

Mortgage lenders use specific credit scores—here are the minimum credit scores you need for a variety of mortgage types.

International Business Times UK

How To Boost Your Credit Score Fast: Four Secrets Banks Don't Want You To Know

If you have a poor credit score or a thin credit profile, exploring avenues like becoming an authorised user or using a rent-reporting service can help.

Multichannel News

Comcast Using TransUnion Identity Data To Create Audiences for Addressable Ad Campaigns

Addressable helps reach more households in target audiences

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Kiplinger

Credit Score vs. Credit Report: What's the Difference?

Credit score vs credit report: What's the difference? Here's what you need to know.

International Business Times UK

6 Reasons Why Your Credit Score Dropped Even If You Pay On Time

Factors like cosigning loans, closing old credit card accounts, high credit utilization, and errors in your credit profile can reduce your credit score.

International Business Times UK

Best First Credit Cards in UK 2024: How To Apply, Eligibility, Card Fees, and More

Learn about fees, credit limits, eligibility, perks, and the role of credit scores when applying for UK credit cards for the first time.

Multichannel News

TransUnion, MRI Team Up for Addressable Advertising

Access to data simplified

Fortune

Best credit repair companies—and what they do well

Repairing your credit can lead to getting you access to better interest rates that can ultimately save you money.

Reason

Does the Law of Standing "Need a Rewrite" After TransUnion?

Another federal appellate judge expresses discontent with current standing doctrine.

Broadcasting & Cable

TransUnion Makes Identity Data Available Through Samooha Clean Room

Clients can securely connect and collaborate

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