Susan McCullah

Millions of people look for summer work and volunteer positions, and many of these are never screened by employers. This article talks about why an employer should make sure to screen these employees every bit as thoroughly as the regular, full-time staff.

This article covers the simple ways a person can improve their credit score. A simple plan is outlined that will help build or improve a person's credit.

This article discusses 5 mistakes that consumers can make that will prohibit them from joining the credit elite, and how to avoid them.

Out-sourced staff pose as much or more risk as regular employees, however, they are often omitted from the pre-employment screening process.

Harp 2.0 is expected to assist homeowners refinance into a better loan product. This is great news for the housing market

While most companies understand the benefit of screening potential employees, there are new trends in this industry that can help businesses make sure they are minimizing the risk of hiring the wrong person.

This article covers why closing credit cards may hurt your credit score. Closing credit cards does not always damage your score, just be careful which pieces of plastic you decide to close.

A good pre-employment screening policy is multi-faceted, so that HR can see a big picture of the applicant's background. Otherwise, key pieces of information can be missed during the hiring process

This article discusses common behaviors that can decrease your credit score. Being aware of these actions can help you keep your credit score in top shape.

Screening applicants before you hire them is only part of the story. This article has some important points about screening current employees.