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Two new California laws will impact how employers run background checks in 2012
San Francisco
December 22, 2011
Come New Year's Day, employers in San Francisco and the rest of California will need to be in compliance with two new laws that will change the...
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Governor Brown signs bill limiting use of credit reports by California employers
Workplace Issue
October 10, 2011
In a move that impacts employers in the Golden State conducting credit report checks on job applicants, California Governor Jerry Brown has signed...
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San Francisco's Credit Health Ailing; 3 Credit Score Lessons
credit score
October 6, 2011
According to the latest data, the good news is that San Franciscans’ credit health is faring better than the average consumer nationwide....
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Most Americans may not qualify for a mortgage
housing market
September 16, 2011
Only 1 in 3 Americans have the credit score needed to qualify for a mortgage.Only 32% of consumers nationwide have a credit score of 720 or higher,...
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California bill eliminating credit checks by employers heads to State Senate
san franisco workplace issue
June 11, 2011
In a legislative development that could affect the hiring practices of San Francisco area businesses, a California bill– AB 22 – that...
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California one of many US states considering banning credit checks during hiring
Workplace Issue
April 17, 2011
In a move that could affect San Francisco Bay area employers, California is one of no less than 18 U.S. states where lawmakers are currently...
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Why college students should care about their credit reports
credit
February 20, 2011
College students often go through college without checking their credit report. A lack of interest in their credit can be for many reasons, but the...
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There actually is a free credit report website
credit report
July 11, 2011
How many times do we hear free? Free estimate, free checking, free meal, free information or free credit report ?Well, there is one website that...
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Do you really need a good credit score?
credit score
September 9, 2011
You’re dealing with the debt. You’re paying your bills on time, not incurring new debt and working on a little savings. But you know...
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CFPB: Credit scores cloudy with a good chance of confusion
Credit Scores
July 26, 2011
The credit score you buy may not be the credit score your lender uses when you apply for credit.Shut the door!And the practice can cost you some...
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