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Stay ahead of the curve with the latest credit industry news, financial regulations, and market updates that affect your financial future. Curated by William for Texas families.

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Why Stay Informed?

"The financial world changes fast, and those changes affect your credit and financial opportunities. I curate these news sources so my clients stay ahead of new regulations, market shifts, and opportunities that could impact their credit journey."
— William Avery, Founder

More Financial News Sources

Additional trusted sources for comprehensive financial and economic coverage.

WSJ Markets

Financial markets and business news

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AP Business

Associated Press business coverage

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CNN Business

Business and financial news

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Yahoo Finance

Markets and personal finance

RSS Feed
Texas Focus

Texas Financial News

Local financial news, regulations, and opportunities specifically relevant to Texas residents.

Texas Business Journal

Statewide business and economic news

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Dallas Business Journal RSS

The Texas Tribune

Texas politics and economic policy

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Educational Resources

Government and nonprofit sources for reliable financial education and consumer protection information.

CFPB Updates

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau news and regulatory updates affecting credit and financial services.

CFPB RSS Feed

FTC Consumer Alerts

Federal Trade Commission alerts about scams, fraud, and consumer protection in financial services.

FTC RSS Feed

Credit Education

Educational articles and tips about credit scores, credit reports, and improving your financial health.

Credit.com RSS

How to Use This Information

William's guidance on staying informed and making smart financial decisions based on current events.

William's News Strategy

Focus on What Affects You

Don't get overwhelmed by every headline. Focus on news that directly impacts credit, lending rates, or Texas financial regulations.

Watch for Rate Changes

Federal Reserve decisions affect credit card rates, loan rates, and refinancing opportunities. Time your applications accordingly.

New Regulations = Opportunities

Changes in credit reporting rules or consumer protection laws often create new opportunities to improve your credit.

Ask for Professional Analysis

If you see news that might affect your credit strategy, reach out for personalized guidance on how to respond.

Recent News Impact Examples

Opportunity

FICO Score 10T Launch

New scoring model rewards consistent payment patterns over time. Clients with improving payment history saw score boosts.

Watch Out

Rising Interest Rates

Fed rate increases made credit cards more expensive. We helped clients lock in lower rates before increases.

Action Needed

New CFPB Rules

Updated credit reporting regulations made certain disputes more effective. We adapted our strategies to maximize results.

Get William's Weekly Financial Brief

Don't want to monitor all these feeds yourself? William sends a weekly summary of the most important financial news affecting Texas Credit Trail clients.

Weekly Brief

Get William's personal analysis of the week's most important financial news, delivered to your inbox every Friday.

Personal Analysis

Confused about how current events might affect your credit? Get William's personal take on your specific situation.

What's Included in William's Weekly Brief:

Top 3 financial news stories that affect your credit
William's analysis of what it means for you
Actionable steps to take advantage of opportunities

How to Set Up Your Own News Feeds

Want to monitor these sources yourself? Here's William's guide to setting up RSS feeds for financial news.

Recommended RSS Readers

Feedly (Recommended)

Free and premium options. Great mobile app. Easy to organize feeds by category.

Inoreader

Powerful features for serious news readers. Good search and filtering options.

Browser Extensions

RSS Reader extensions for Chrome, Firefox. Simple option for casual readers.

Quick Setup Guide

1

Choose Your Reader

Sign up for Feedly or another RSS reader service.

2

Add RSS Feeds

Copy the RSS URLs from this page and add them to your reader.

3

Organize by Category

Create folders: Credit News, Fed Policy, Personal Finance, Texas News.

4

Set Reading Schedule

Check feeds daily for market news, weekly for policy updates.

William's Tip:

"Don't try to read everything. Focus on headlines and only dive deep into articles that directly relate to your credit goals or current financial situation."