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Credit card delinquencies are up year-over-year, but that's not the whole story
Jun 19, 2024
A more detailed look at the numbers reveals a more complex picture about Americans' debt.
Buy now, pay later programs — useful tool or slippery slope?
Jun 18, 2024
At a time of high prices and interest rates, BNPL offerings are tempting. But they could lead vulnerable consumers into a debt spiral.
Buy Now, Pay Later platforms will soon be more regulated
May 22, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced new rules today requiring companies like Afterpay and Klarna to investigate when customers dispute a charge, and issue refunds for returned products. They'll also have to provide periodic billing statements.
What should you do if your Social Security number is stolen?
by
Janet Nguyen
May 10, 2024
Freeze your credit, and don’t be afraid to ask for help or use free, online resources, experts say.
Lending by nonbanks is now a trillion-dollar business
by
Matt Levin
Jan 16, 2024
Small and medium-size businesses are increasingly getting loans from nonbank entities like hedge funds or private equity firms.
Delinquency rates rise for some types of household debt
by
Justin Ho
Jan 8, 2024
But other positive factors in the economy are limiting the potential damage, economists say, like low unemployment.
Rent reporting is affecting tenants' credit scores
by
Amy Scott
and Sofia Terenzio
Jan 1, 2024
In New York City, there's been an uptick in landlords reporting tenants' rents to credit bureaus, and not all renters are happy about it.
For public good, not for profit.
Americans have almost $990 billion in credit card debt
Jun 9, 2023
But with interest rates high and wage growth slowing, that level of spending is becoming unsustainable.
Where does the US credit rating come from?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
May 25, 2023
Atsi Sheth from Moody's gives us a behind the scenes look into the company's ratings process.
Why we're paying extra attention to senior loan officers right now
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Apr 11, 2023
The recent banking turmoil could further tighten credit conditions and slow down the economy.