Credit & Debt

About a fifth of U.S. adults quit a job last year in pursuit of higher wages, more benefits and a better work-life balance, according to Pew Research Center.

Personal health care spending in the United States could be reduced if the federal government adopts Biden's budget proposal for the 2023 fiscal year, the CBPP said.

Banking advocates have encouraged the CFPB to look into several recommendations to regulate buy now, pay later providers.

Consumers are revising their future financial plans due to high inflation, according to a new survey from Nationwide.

TSCL policy analyst Mary Johnson has raised her 2023 COLA forecast to 8.9%. But as inflation continues to surge, she said Social Security benefits aren't keeping up with rising consumer prices.

The 50/30/20 rule can simplify the budgeting process and help you reach your financial goals. Learn how it works and how to apply it to your own spending.

A new study from TransUnion said millions of consumers have no credit profiles. Here's how you can start building your credit.

Creditworthy borrowers may want to take out a personal loan to consolidate debt or cover an unexpected expense while annual percentage rates are near record lows.

Social Security benefits may not be sufficient for seniors struggling to keep up with debt payments, according to a new survey from The Senior Citizens League.

If you want to pay off $5,000 in credit card debt, try these strategies to help you get out of debt sooner.

Many credit cardholders said they're ready to use the reward points they accumulated after not traveling during COVID, according to a recent survey.

President Biden announced the expansion of student debt payment freezes, citing the continued economic hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

More favorable repayment terms lead to lower personal loan payments and cheaper overall borrowing costs. Here's what to know about current personal loan rates.

The Biden administration is expected to extend a pause once again on federal student loan payments though the proposed timeframe is far shorter than what Democrats had been pushing for, according to reports.

With the rise of buy now, pay later, BNPL providers are expanding their services to allow consumers to use this financing option in person.

Consumers utilized extra cash windfalls to pay down debt during the pandemic, which built momentum for higher median credit scores, according to a New York Fed report.

How much a personal loan affects your credit score depends on your unique financial situation. Learn more.

The major credit bureaus have updated their rules for sending medical bills to collections, which is expected to remove nearly 70% of medical collections debt from credit reports.

More than a quarter of consumers, according to a recent survey, say that they're struggling to afford their Buy Now, Pay Later installments.

Inflation is leading to higher housing costs for low-income renters, according to an economist at the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities.