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Americans' credit score IQ rises

Janna Herron — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Bankrate.com

It appears over the last year Americans brushed up on their credit score facts. A survey released Monday shows that more U.S. consumers understand who the credit reporting agencies are, how to raise a good score, and who uses credit scores among o

Late credit card payments drop during first 3 months

Veiga, Alex — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Boston Globe

LOS ANGELES - US credit card users are getting better about making their payments on time, even as banks are increasingly issuing cards to borrowers with less-than-stellar credit The rate of payments at least 90 days overdue dipped in the first th

Pace of new credit card accounts picked up in 1Q

Veiga, Alex — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Outlet: Associated Press (AP)

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) -- U.S. credit card users are getting better about making more timely payments, even as banks are increasingly issuing cards to borrowers with less-than-stellar credit. The rate of payments at

Tenet earnings fall, bad debt expense weighs

Kelly, Susan — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:19:00 -0400

Outlet: Reuters - Chicago Bureau

By Susan Kelly Tue May 8, 2012 12:21pm EDT (Reuters) - Hospital operator Tenet Healthcare Corp (THC.N) reported lower quarterly earnings, as higher bad debt expense and other costs dragged on profits in a still-weak economy, and its shares slumpe