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ABA Survey: 60 Percent of Americans Have Checked Their Credit Report in the Past Year

​WASHINGTON — Eighty-five percent of Americans are aware that they have access to a free credit report each year and 60 percent have checked their credit report within the past 12 months, according to a new survey released by the American Bankers Association.  To help educate consumers about the importance of credit their history, ABA…

CFPB: Safe Student Account Scorecard Released

Bureau Seeks Comment on Scorecard to Help Schools Avoid Promoting Products with Tricks and Traps WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking input on a “Safe Student Account Scorecard” that would help colleges to avoid partnering with financial institutions that offer checking and prepaid accounts with tricks and traps. The scorecard…