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Posted: October 5th, 2009, 11:03pm EDT
In yesterday's KERA economy segment, we looked at what new changes in credit card regulations will mean for consumers when they take effect in February. Today, we go a step further with help for choosing a credit card. Todd Mark of Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Dallas says avoid the mail offers and shop around, but know your credit score determines what you'll get.
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Posted: October 5th, 2009, 4:43am EDT
The recession has stripped millions of workers of jobs, putting many behind on bills and damaging their credit records. Unfortunately, it’s a bad time to have poor credit, especially if you’re job-hunting. That’s because employers are increasingly checking people’s credit...
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Posted: October 5th, 2009, 4:12am EDT
MOSCOW, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Russian banks could be forced to make provisions of $45 billion in 2009 should bad loans rise to 10 percent of their overall credit portfolio, wiping out profits in the banking sector. Following is a chronology of recent key events in the sector: