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A credit reference is used by lenders to determine your creditworthiness. You might need a credit reference in a variety of circumstances, like when applying for a credit card, renting an apartment or ...

This reader thought he had a strong reference lined up for his last job, but his boss went MIA. Should he push to get that reference, or is it better to focus his time elsewhere? In my final meeting ...

A reference obligation is a specific debt security that is the basis for a credit derivative, such as a credit default swap, and is issued by the reference entity. A reference obligation is a ...

Most managers love being able to give references for good employees. It feels good to help someone land a job, and to help an employer land a good worker. But what do you do if you’re asked for a ...