FICO Awarded 17 New Patents For Innovations In Predictive Analytics, Credit Scoring And Fraud Detection

MINNEAPOLIS, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FICO (NYSE: FICO), the leading provider of analytics and decision management technology, today announced that it has been awarded 17 new patents by the U.S. Patent ...

Credit Score Tips for New U.S. Residents

Newcomers to the country, are dealing with a different credit reporting and scoring system than they're accustomed to and naturally want to do all the right things.

Summer Olympics Boxing: 10 Boxing Terms to Know

Summer Olympics boxing is always fun to watch -- that is if you can find it buried down somewhere deep on the television schedule. Whether you're an occasional fan or you're entirely new to the sport of Olympic boxing, use the guide below to become familiar with some of what you'll be seeing and hearing during the competition.

6 items that can kill your credit score

Key credit report indicators 1 of 7You've pulled one of your credit reports . Now what?As you've probably heard by now, you're entitled to free copies of your credit reports. Federal law gives you the ...

The importance of having good credit

One of the financial necessities required in today’s world is good credit. It can make a huge difference when you’re trying to pass muster with a landlord, a lender or even a potential employer.