Credit Counseling Confuses Consumers
Despite record-setting bankruptcy rates, most Americans have little or no knowledge of credit-counseling agencies, according to a survey released this week by the Consumer Federation of America and the InCharge Institute of America. Less than 30% of consumers...

Texas Plan On Credit Scores Draws Criticism
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan 08, 2004, (A. M. Best via COMTEX) -- A scant few weeks after Congress permanently reauthorized insurers' right to use credit information in underwriting, Texas officials are about to enact sharp curbs on those rights when it comes to...

28% Of Americans Say Getting Out Of Debt Is Their Top New Year's Resolution, Topping Losing Weight For The First Time, According...
ISLANDIA, N.Y., Jan 8, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- More than one quarter (28%) of all Americans say getting out of debt is their top New Year's resolution, closely followed (27%) by the perennial favorite of losing weight and exercising more, according to...


Truecredit Shows You How To Get More From Your Credit In 2004
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Jan 7, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- As the New Year dawns, maybe you're considering buying a new house, or maybe you just want to start the year on strong financial footing. Either way, it's an ideal time to give your credit a thorough...