A study from Wallet Hub shows that the average household has serious credit card debt heading into the new year.

The push into consumer debt is the latest example of private credit managers’ aggressive move into “asset-based finance”, which includes equipment and aircraft financings, auto loans and student debt, ...

U.S. consumers are under financial pressure as restrictive monetary policy, persistent inflation in essential services and ...

IT’S HELPING FAMILIES, AND WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU SIGN UP. AS WE CAME CLOSER AND CLOSER TO THE END OF PAYING IT OFF, WE JUST FELT BETTER AND BETTER. IAN MOORE SAYS CREDIT CARD BALANCE ...

Consumers in the United States owed $17.57 trillion in total debt as of the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, according to Experian data. That's a 2.4% increase from the $17.15 trillion total Experian ...

After unexpectedly surging in July, consumer debt returned to its previous trend and flatlined again in August, signaling growing financial stress on American households. It contracted in May and June ...

The CFPB’s role in enforcing consumer protections may diminish as the federal agency undergoes changes and possible elimination. Consumers can still report issues to the FTC, OCC and state attorneys ...

Even if the Fed is moving too slowly to significantly help borrowers, people carrying high-interest credit-card or auto debt ...

BREATHING ROOM. I STARTED TO FEEL THE CRUNCH WHEN I STARTED TO USE CREDIT CARDS FOR JUST DAILY ESSENTIALS. FOR JENNIFER PAEZ, MORE EXPENSES AND LESS MONEY. COMING IN MEANT ONE SIMPLE THING SHE HAD TO ...

David Herpers is the SVP of Digital Bank at Credit One Bank. His expertise includes wealth management, banking and product management. Credit card debt has grown to an all-time high, recently ...

Discover how a Certified Consumer Debt Specialist can aid in debt relief and negotiation. Learn about their certification, benefits, and impact on your finances.

Lawmakers in several states are working to expand medical debt protections for patients, even after the Trump administration ...