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Free Money Finance (Free subscription) | yesterday
Recently I had the chance to interview Steve Ely, president of Equifax Personal Solutions, about their Equifax ID Patrol service (they emailed me, I asked "why would I need this?", and an interview resulted.) Our interview is below, and after...
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Article Master (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
Every consumer should want to keep track of their credit score, and the best way to get a full rundown on your credit and your financial standing is to get a copy of your credit report from one of the major three credit services (Experian, Trans Union, and Equifax). Because of a law passed [...]
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SignalBlog (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
Credit reporting service Equifax Inc. said its second quarter profit rose 1 percent as sales rose 10 percent, led by growth in its international business. Its U.S. consumer business sales fell, struggling in a weak economy. CEO Richard Smith said even though the U.S. economy weakened further since full-year guidance was provided, he expects performance to [...]
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Market Watch (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Equifax Inc. said late Monday that second-quarter net income came in at $70.8 million, or 54 cents a share, up 1% from a year earlier when the credit information provider made $70.1 million, or 51 cents a share. "In spite of the fact that the economy has weakened further since we last gave guidance, we remain confident in our original range and full year performance...
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The Atlanta Business Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
Equifax Inc. reported late Monday net income growth of 1 percent in the second quarter. (EFX)
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PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
ATLANTA, July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Equifax Inc. (NYSE: )
today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30,
2008. The company reported revenue of $501.9 million, a 10 percent increase
over the second quarter of 2007, and operating income of $127.7 million, a
7 percent increase from the same period of 2007. Diluted earnings per share
("EPS") was $0.54 compared to $0.51 in...
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PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
ATLANTA, July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Equifax Inc. (NYSE: ) and
The National Consumer Telecom & Utilities Exchange, Inc. (NCTUE) announced
today that the NCTUE has extended Equifax's exclusive contract to manage
its database until June 10, 2015. Through this relationship,
telecommunications, cable and utility companies gain access to consumer
payment performance data to identify higher-risk accounts...
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Cebu Entrepreneur (Free subscription) | 07/18/2008
Here are the three main offices of credit cards (also known as the agencies for the evaluation of the loan): Equifax (EQ), Experian (EX), Trans Union (TU). It must be all three of your FICO the good reviews cover your entire picture. What is the reach of the FICO reviews? FICO (aka Classic or BEACON), evaluations can [...]
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The Sun's Financial Diary (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008
Original post on The Sun's Financial Diary myFICO 20% off Summer Sale on All 3 Credit Scores myFICO, the official provider of FICO credit scoreļ¼ is now having a summer sale with 20% off on all 3 credit scores from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion (FICO Credit Complete). The original price of FICO Credit Complete is $47.85. Now [...]
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Payment News (Free subscription) | 07/14/2008
Study Highlights Market Opportunity and Vendor Strategies for Online Payroll Services PayCycle Continues Significant Growth Despite Broader Economic Downtown; Adds 75,000th Customer Graduates May be Easy Targets for Identity Theft Equifax Helps Consumers Combat Identity Theft with Launch of Equifax ID Patrol Note: Throughout the day, as Payments News happens, this post is updated. For job opportunities...
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PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 07/14/2008
Equifax ID Patrol combines Internet scanning tools, 24/7 identity theft
resolution, credit file lock, and credit monitoring in one comprehensive
product
ATLANTA, July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Equifax Inc. (NYSE: ),
the most trusted name in credit reporting for over 100 years, today
launched Equifax ID Patrol(TM), the company's most comprehensive identity
protection product. For about 50 cents...
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The Bubbler's babble (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
Another excellent thread from the Forum of the Consumer Action Group - how to advise a Credit Reference Agency (Equifax, Experian, or CallCredit) that you are looking to amend information on your credit file, particularly defaults resulting from bank charges.
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The Bubbler's babble (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
Another excellent thread from the Forum of the Consumer Action Group - how to advise a Credit Reference Agency (Equifax, Experian, or CallCredit) that you are looking to amend information on your credit file, particularly defaults resulting from bank charges.
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free copy of my credit report (Free subscription) | 07/08/2008
How do I order a free copy of my credit report? - Powered By Kayako Solution You are entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting companies -- Equifax, Experian, and free copy of my credit report TransUnion. The only authorized Source: stcu.helpserve.comFree Copy Of My Credit ReportFree Copy Of My Credit Report # Free Instant Credit Reports # Annual Free...
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PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008
ATLANTA, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Equifax Inc. (NYSE: ) will
announce its second quarter results in a press release to be issued after
the market close on Monday, July 21, 2008. The press release will be
available on the company's Web site at .
(Logo: )
Equifax will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, July
22, in which senior management will discuss the quarter's results.
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aprpeh | 03/24/2008
Due to policy changes at the national credit repositories (Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union); American consumers are able to place a security freeze on their credit file. Before this policy change, only consumers in the 39 states where credit freeze laws had been passed could freeze their credit. Probably sensing pending Federal legislation, the slow big 3 decided (individually, of course - wink...