We have been informed by that legislators in the state of Connecticut have drafted a bill that would prohibit employers from using credit reports when conducting employment background checks. The stated purpose of Connecticut House Bill 5521 is “to prevent discrimination against prospective employees on the basis of their credit history.”

Photo Credit: Saab History / Shaw Saab It was recently brought to my attention that while it’s clear there is a lot of news going on these days, it’s important to indicate that all new and existing Saab Automobile customers will have their service, parts and warranties honored as GM is legally responsible to uphold these [...]

Now that the requirement for obtaining a mortgage are tighter than ever before, it\’s vital that you have a good credit score. You can repair your credit after making some financial missteps, but the best thing to do is to keep your credit in good shape from the word go. If you are a new credit account holder or already have along credit history, there are some things which can help you to maintain; or restore good credit.