Quest for the perfect credit score

A major league pitcher dreams of throwing a perfect game. High schoolers eyeing the Ivy League study furiously in hopes of earning 2400 on the SAT. Meanwhile, Chris Peplinski is pursuing his own brand of flawlessness: an 850 credit score.

Additional Quotes >> USA 89, Russia 79

USA head coach Mike Krzyzewski (Duke University) About the game: First, I’d like to congratulate the Russian team for playing such a terrific game.

4 O.C. schools named best in nation

The U.S. Department of Education on Thursday awarded four Orange County public and private schools Blue Ribbons, the nation's top honor for individual campuses.The local recipients of the prestigious prize are Sunnyside Elementary in Garden Grove,...

Bad FICO score? Here's how to boost it

If you're thinking about buying a home, you know it's more important than ever to have a high FICO score.The pie at the right shows all the components that make up your score. What steps would you take to bump it up? How would you even know where to...

Academy rally to break Lossie's stride

'WE thought it wasn't going to be our day," admitted Wick Academy co-manager Richard Hughes after a first-half display that left much to be desired.

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Hope you had a great Labor Day weekend! Being summer’s last hurrah, you might have missed some of the latest real estate news that appeared on Register blogs. To help you keep up, here’s a recap: Who’d build luxury apartments in Long Beach?...

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Consider annual mortgage checkup

For many Canadians, financial matters are about as enjoyable as their yearly physical exam.

6 steps to improve your credit score

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College Top 25 Capsules: Stakes never higher for No. 3 Boise State

No. 3 Boise State has in many ways never played a more important game than it will Monday night, when the Broncos face No. 10 Virginia Tech at FedEx Field.