Hamtramck named one of top cities to improve credit rating

September 13th, 20190 HAMTRAMCK – A 2019 study has ranked Hamtramck, Michigan as number three among five best cities to live in the United States to build good credit rating. Apartment Guide’s 2019 Best Cities to Repair Credit study reveals ideal cities based on a number of key factors, including cost of living, average credit card debt and eviction...

Rep. Tlaib proposes legislation to block use of consumer credit scores in auto insurance rates

April 4th, 20190 WASHINGTON D.C.  — U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) introduced new legislation  in Congress that would block insurers from factoring in consumers' credit history to set auto rates. She said credit scores have nothing to do with how people drive, resulting in discrimination against low-income consumers. "It's a new form of...