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For Rich Countries, Credit Ratings Are Mostly Meaningless—Heard on the Street
Despite Friday's U.S. credit-rating downgrade, fiscal concerns are unlikely to drive markets for very long. Yes, investors ...
Need a home mortgage? Here's how climate change could hit your credit score
A new report finds a direct link to foreclosures from climate change and suggests as lenders factor that risk into ...
Home Depot to report earnings with tariffs, US credit rating downgrade in focus
Home Depot earnings are expected to show that consumers likely pushed off home renovation projects yet again this quarter.
Why climate risk could affect your credit score for buying a home
Climate change should be considered a new core aspect of creditworthiness when prospective home buyers apply for a mortgage, ...
As U.S. credit rating tumbles, Trump adviser points fingers
In a separate interview on Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria” on Monday, Hassett called U.S. debt “the safest bet ...
As the US Credit Rating Falls, Bankruptcy Fears Grow
Moody's stripped the US of its top credit rating, reinforcing Wall Street's concerns over a ballooning budget deficit. The ...
Moody’s Slashes United States’ Credit Rating Over Rising Government Debt And Interest
Financial ratings firm Moody’s Ratings downgraded the U.S. government’s credit ratings Friday, citing its rising debt and ...
Some student loan borrowers see credit scores plummet by over 100 points: 'I don't have 2 or 3 years to wait for my score to come back'
As federal student loan servicers once again report delinquent accounts to credit bureaus, borrowers feel the impact and ...