Bad credit ratings a recipe for success

'Your credit history is history,' says the Radio Rentals ads, and I just had to find out why anyone would seek out customers with a proven inability to pay bills.

Ate Up With Motor Corvair Article Is Out, Angry Mob Of Corvair Zealots Gathering [History]

# history We remain hopeless Ate Up With Motor junkies, and AUWM pusherman Aaron Severson has just provided us with more un-stepped-on automotive history for our mainlining pleasure. More »

Some people can't get credit? Good!

Credit is a useful financial tool -- when it is extended and used responsibly. But given too freely, credit can wreak havoc on the whole economy. Where's the line?

Credit Unions Planning Amalgamation

Eastern Edge Credit Union and Horizon Credit Union are negotiating to amalgamate the two credit unions. The merger must be approved by members from both operations and that decision is expected in late October.

Bill would protect credit scores during mortgage modification

If you are lucky enough to get your lender to modify your mortgage, you shouldn't end up dogged by a miserable credit score. That's the essence of a bill introduced in Congress recently by U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif.

Credit Suisse: Here's Why A Double Dip Is Still Not In The Cards

Credit Suisse is still in the weak economy, but stay long equities camp. They say the risk of a double dip is very low and history backs their claims.

Credit Bureau Experts Announces Credit Repair Service for the Broken Economy

After Twelve years in business, Credit Bureau Experts has a good understanding of what helps fix problem credit reports in this broken economy. Over 70 percent of reports have some inaccuracy.

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

This day in Ticker history: 'Beer Summit' convenes

Editor's Note: The following story appeared on the CNN Political Ticker on July 30, 2009. Photo Credit: Getty Images (CNN) - The much anticipated "Beer Summit" took place in the White House Rose Garden Thursday evening. The participants - President Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Sergeant James Crowley, and Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. did [...]

Amherst craftsman restores horse-drawn history

Credit: Lee Luther Jr. Ted Hughes sprays another coat of polyurethane onto the replica of an 1861 Rucker ambulance that took him 500 hours to finish.