Credit & Debt

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Some consumers have increased their credit card usage as prices rise but they are also paying down more of their debt, according to a TransUnion study.

Republican Sen. Rand Paul on Monday introduced a new bill that calls for a balanced budget over the next five years with a series of spending cuts.

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If you’re wondering how to build credit fast, these 8 strategies can get your credit-building journey off to a solid start.

Some consumers are eager to use buy now, pay later options for their vet or dental care, according to a new survey.

The White House Tuesday refused to say President Biden's policies contributed to inflation while arguing student loan fortivenenss would have a "quite small" impact on inflation.

If you’re drowning in credit card debt, you might be able to settle with your creditors for less than you owe. Learn how to negotiate credit card debt.

Idaho’s governor, lieutenant governor, treasurer, national lawmakers, and state legislature leaders all signed the Thursday letter missing minced words to S&P CEO Douglas Peterson and president Martina Cheung.

Russia has so far managed to pay its foreign debt obligations, despite a raft of financial sanctions from the U.S. and its European allies over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Americans are continuing to borrow more money even as interest rates rise. Mortgages and student loan debt pushed debt balances higher in the first quarter of 2022.

Building your credit can make it easier to get approved for financial products, and with a lower interest rate. Learn how to improve bad credit in 10 ways.

The cost of rental housing is outpacing wage growth and inflation, according to a new housing study by Pew Research Center.

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) services give consumers an opportunity to avoid accruing high-interest credit card debt, recent survey data said. But these payment plans may come with pricey consequences for missing payments.

Payday loan lenders offer short-term loans and cash advances, but these products come with high interest rates that often lead to a debt trap, the CFPB found.

Shoppers are reverting to bad habits with a rise in unnecessary spending, succumbing to the urge of in-person impulse purchases, according to a new survey.

Variable credit card APRs are likely to rise in the coming months as the Federal Reserve is expected to increase interest rates.

Russia has fought off a number of pitfalls as it tries to maintain some economic stability as it braces for the full impact of western sanctions.

If you’re wondering how to pay off debt, consider these tips and strategies to help you repay your debt as efficiently as possible.

With the expiration of child tax credit payments, policy analysts at the CBPP have suggested a new way for state governments to financially support families.