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Consumer credit-scoring system to eliminate error-prone data

Mar 13, 2017
Consumer credit reporting agencies are going to start eliminating some information from credit reports that might reflect negatively on would-be borrowers. Some of that information has been prone to errors in the past, and consumer advocates argued it was unfair to consumers. This is likely to raise credit scores for some who would not be […]

Are consumers taking on too much credit card debt?

Aug 1, 2016
U.S. banks are lending to customers at the fastest pace in more than 10 years.
Citibank reported holding $175.6 billion in consumer credit in its 2016 Q2 earnings.
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Early consumer credit warning signs

Jun 15, 2016
Some banks may be lending to consumers who shouldn't be borrowing.
Some banks may be lending to consumers who shouldn't be borrowing.
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Proposed consumer class action rules don't cover everybody

May 5, 2016
Individuals would still have to go through arbitration.
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Snakes not on a plane

Mar 6, 2014
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Consumer credit rises, but no one's smiling

Sep 9, 2013
We're borrowing more, but neither as much as economists had hoped, nor for the kind of thing that will help the economy.
A very empty shopping mall.
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Household investment is up

Mar 7, 2012
Consumer borrowing is on the rise. Here's the thing: Credit card borrowing is down. Student loans and auto loans -- investment debt -- is up.