James LaDue

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James LaDue is a financial news editor with a background in credit card reporting. His work has been featured on various news outlets specialized in trade and consumer finance.

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Why You Need to Check If Your Child Has a Credit Report
Imagine a 9-year-old swimming in credit card debt. Or a 13-year-o... read more

April 26, 2016

Uncategorized

You’ll Never Believe How Much New Yorkers Are Spending on Rent
New York City has always had an expensive reputation, but people ... read more

April 24, 2016

Uncategorized

credit report errors
Disputing My Credit Report Error Didn’t Work. Now What?
There’s nothing more frustrating than seeing something that... read more

April 22, 2016

Credit Score

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There’s a New iPhone Text Scam Making the Rounds
Smartphone owners, particularly iPhone users, are the target of a... read more

April 21, 2016

Identity Theft and Scams

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Future Homebuyers Are Waiting to Improve Credit
A lot of potential homebuyers — especially first-time homebuyer... read more

April 20, 2016

Mortgages

The Common Thread in Recession-Proof Neighborhoods
It may seem obvious why some areas were hit harder than others wh... read more

April 19, 2016

Mortgages