Set goals high, debt low to improve credit score

A recent report shows the proportion of Americans who have FICO credit scores below 600 - a level that makes it nearly impossible to get loans - has risen to 25.5 percent, up from 24.1 percent two years ago. The likely cause: rising unemployment and bad... Credit score - FICO - Business - Financial Services - United States

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.

Germs Hide In Least Expected Places; Target 11 Tells You Where

Germs may be hiding where you least expect. Target 11 consumer investigator Robin Taylor has the surprising details. Watch Video

Martin County Community Calendar: Updated Sept. 9

Find the latest in arts and crafts events, fundraisers, children and families events, dancing, exercise, music and more.

SIX OUTSTANDING STUDENT-ATHLETES HONORED AS BUILT FORD TOUGH TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Find local news, events, classifieds and businesses in Gilmer, Texas. You can also place classified ads, post local events and promote your business.

Vanguard Introduces Series of Low-Cost Index Funds and ETFs Based on S&P Benchmarks

VALLEY FORGE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vanguard, a pioneer of low-cost index funds, today introduced eight new index mutual funds and nine new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on S&P domestic stock benchmarks.

The Tipping Point (Duerrisms for September 9th)

Chris Duerr is KHQA's Sports Director. Autumnal Greetings everybody and thanks for your patronage. This is Duerrisms for the Week of September 9th, 2010. Hope you had a great holiday weekend.

Fort Myers golfer's second ace in 18 months stirs friendly razzing

Where: Timbergate Golf Course, Edinburgh, Ind., No. 8, 165 yards, 5-rescue

Iowa Cubs fall again, eliminated from playoff chase

The Iowa Cubs lost their second straight game to Memphis, then lost the tiebreaker to get into the Pacific Coast League playoffs despite being tied for the league’s best record.

Hoffman gets 600th save, Brewers beat Cards 4-2

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Hoffman hugs his wife, Tracy, after St. Louis Cardinals' Aaron Miles grounded out to end a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, in Milwaukee. Hoffman picked up his career 600th save as the Brewers won 4-2.