FICO TO TEST NEW TYPE OF CREDIT SCORE
Credit scores are about to get a tweak that might help those with weaker credit. Fair Isaac Corp., the company behind the widely used FICO …
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Postal inspector stole money orders
Postal inspector admits to taking money orders TAMPA – A Tampa postal inspector has admitted to stealing money orders from the mail. 40-year-old John P. …
Lawmakers seek to expand term limits from 8 to 12 years
TALLAHASSEE – A Democratic House member and a Republican Senator want voters to expand term limits for state lawmakers from eight to 12 years. House …
Major credit agencies agree to changes sought by advocates
NEW YORK — The three largest credit-reporting agencies will change the way they handle records in a major revamp long sought by consumer advocates. People who …
Your info has been hacked. Now what do you do?
By BRANDON BAILEY SAN FRANCISCO — Criminals stole personal information from tens of millions of Americans in data breaches this past year. Of those affected, one …
8 convicted in phone customer ID theft scam
MIAMI (AP) — Eight people have been convicted in South Florida identity theft scheme in which AT&T customer information was stolen by a former call center …
4 Hobbies That Could Downgrade Your Credit Score
If you’re not careful, your favorite diversion could hurt your credit score. Below are four popular pastimes that could put your score in jeopardy if you …