Number of the Week: Default Repercussions

Twenty-five percent of Americans now have a credit score of less than 600. In an economy where credit plays a central role, that presents a significant obstacle to recovery.

Anatomy of a smart credit cardholder

From your head to your feet, these are key attributes you can hone to help manage your credit wisely

Lenders reject nine out of 10 applicants welcome to the 90 per cent loan

Banks and building societies are tripping over themselves to be seen as helping first-time buyers arguably the most sidelined group of borrowers since credit crunch hit nearly three years ago.

NationalCreditReport.com Educates Consumers on the Benefits of Credit Monitoring Services

Monitoring your credit is an easy, effective way to help prevent identity theft

Mostly MLB Notes

Zack Greinke is a rare pitching talent, and a great buy-low candidate.

3 credit score success stories, and what they can teach you

More people are finding that, with patience and discipline, you can move that score from the depths to the stratosphere. Here are tips from three people who've seen big jumps in their credit score...

Transfers lower credit card interest rate

Interest rates are one factor to consider when deciding whether to transfer balances.

Padres exact revenge on Dodgers

SAN DIEGO As Adrian Gonzalez's at-bat dragged on, Tony Gwynn Jr. stood on second base, constantly checking out how deep center fielder Matt Kemp was playing.

Mjedle leads team past Olathe

Dylan Mjedle launched the Pittsburg Post 64 American Legion baseball team into its third straight state championship appearance with a walk-off RBI double in the 10th inning to defeat Olathe 7-6 in the semifinals on Friday night.     I was pretty happy that I made solid contact with it, Mjedle said about the hit. When I saw my pitch like that, I just did what I knew how to and tried to hit a ...

Seven local schools Exemplary

The Texas Education Agency released accountability ratings Friday for Texas schools, conferring seven Wichita Falls schools with the top Exemplary rating and nine schools with the second-best Recognized rank.