The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy previously owned homes rose last month to reach the highest level since April 2010, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors. The uptick was driven largely
Full ArticleOne of the key elements to increasing the likelihood of a paid debt is ensuring the consumer you're loaning to is actually who they say they are. Identity theft is an ever-present threat to both debtors and lenders, especially in times
Full ArticleOfficials in Chevy Chase Village, Maryland, have begun cracking down on unpaid parking and speeding tickets after the number of uncollected fines from its speeding cameras exceeded $1 million, the Washington Post reports.The cameras generate
Full ArticleConsumers and businesses may want to employ additional ID verification measures, as a new report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics shows an estimated 8.6 million U.S. households had at least one person who was victimized by identity theft
Full ArticleAs people adopt more stringent spending patterns, they tend to rack up less credit card debt and improve their credit score.However, according to credit card usage monitor CreditKarma, debt is dropping but credit scores aren't positively
Full ArticleThe college graduating class of 2010 faced a sobering economy upon their release into the professional world. High unemployment and the highest average debt load on record offered a discouraging depiction of the state of the economy, particularly
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