Intuit, which acquired Mint in 2009, is encouraging users to switch to Credit Karma, its money management and credit score service.
Category: Credit Scores
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TransUnion Failed to Quickly Place or Remove Freezes on Credit Reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accused the credit bureau, one of three major credit reporting agencies, of “lying to consumers.”
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What Happens if You Miss Your Student Loan Payments
Missed payments will be reported as a forbearance rather than as delinquencies. But your credit score could still be affected.
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Consumer Agency Moves to Ban Medical Debt From Credit Reports
Millions of Americans owe money to doctors and hospitals, and that debt can affect their ability to get loans or even a job.
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Gen Z Is Poised to Spend More on Debt Than Others. It Could Derail Retirement.
Young adults are struggling to keep up their credit scores and paying an increasing amount of disposable income servicing their debts.
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Beware Companies Selling Credit ‘Repair’ Services
Consumers have a right to dispute mistakes on their credit reports. But if they’ve made late payments, that can’t be erased, consumer experts say.
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Credit Card Debt Hits New Peak as Some Borrowers Face Financial Strain
Debt rose to more than $1 trillion in the second quarter, a report found — a sign of financial strain for some, even before student loan payments resume.
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Why It’s Smart to Revisit New Year’s Savings Goals Now
There’s still time this year to make adjustments, especially with the coming resumption of student loan payments.
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The High Cost of Bad Credit
Desperate to improve their ratings, Americans now spend billions on “credit repair” — but the industry often can’t deliver on its promises.
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More Options to Pay for Medical Care, but Some May Be Costly
Consumer experts are warning patients that some offerings charge much higher interest rates than regular credit cards.
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What New Mortgage Fees Will Mean for Buyers With Good and Bad Credit
Changes to fees applied to federal mortgages have led to a misconception that borrowers with low credit scores will pay less at the expense of borrowers with good credit.
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How to Deal With Rising Auto Insurance Rates
Premiums are up more than inflation, as insurers deal with rising repair bills and higher car rental rates. But consumers do have some options, experts say.