WASHINGTON (AP) — One in four consumers found an error in a credit report issued by a major agency, according to a government study released Feb. 11.
Businesses and members are receiving financial literacy advice from a program offered by Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union.
Stocks edged higher in midday trading Tuesday following mixed earnings reports from companies including Avon, Goodyear and Coca-Cola.
One in five consumers had an error in a credit report issued by a major agency, according to a government study released Monday.
Oil prices nudged above $96 a barrel on Friday after new reports showed better-than-expected trade data in China and the U.S. trade deficit shrank in December to the lowest point in three years.
The average U.S. rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage was unchanged this week near historic lows, while the average rate on the 15-year loan fell. Low mortgage rates could help strengthen the housing recovery.
Recently released prisoners throughout Alaska had a little easier time finding housing in 2012, and that’s helping keep recidivism rates down.
Anchorage should see continued modest economic expansion in the coming year, according to Anchorage Economic Development Corp. CEO Bill Popp.
Stocks were flat on Wall Street as the latest round of earnings reports failed to give investors an impetus to push the market's recent rally forward.
U.S. stocks fell sharply Monday, the first trading day after the Dow hit its highest level since the financial crisis.
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