Start thinking bankruptcy now, not later
The coronavirus pandemic that upended the economy is also expected to send unprecedented numbers of people and businesses to bankruptcy court.
Coronavirus stimulus checks could be swiped by debt collectors, officials warn
The Treasury does have the authority to issue a regulation preventing the cash from garnishment by debt collectors.
Coronavirus slows, but doesn't stop real estate lending: Report
Some types of properties have seen more interest from investors than others.
Credit cards offering coronavirus relief with fee waivers, payment flexibility
Banks are rolling out hardship programs for cardholders financially slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus may affect your student loans — what you need to know
Tens of millions of borrowers will be affected, according to the Department of Education.
Debt snowball method vs. debt avalanche: What’s the difference?
One method saves money, the other may save sanity
Trump offers coronavirus hit small businesses ultra-low loan rates
The White House stands ready to assist small businesses amid historic coronavirus slowdown.
Why Americans are denied a mortgage
The median percent of purchases financed with a mortgage was 88 percent.
Which Super Tuesday states have the most debt and best economies?
The diverse group of Super Tuesday states have a wide range of state and local government debt
Mastercard chooses insider to replace CEO Ajay Banga
Ajay Banga, who took charge of the company just after the 2008-09 financial crisis, has seen the payment processor's revenue triple during his tenure.
Seven steps to get rid of your credit card debt for good
American households are acquiring credit card debt at unprecedented levels.
Some Americans have more credit card debt than emergency savings
More than a quarter of Americans have more credit card debt than emergency savings, according to a new Bankrate study.
Al Sharpton's 2004 campaign still owes $900K after failed presidential bid
"Even if I am not legally liable for it, I am certainly morally responsible," Sharpton said.
Bad credit might make marriage a long shot
More than half of people admit that they wouldn't marry someone with bad credit in this survey from WalletHub.
US household debt tops $14T, reaches new record
American households added $193 billion of debt in the fourth quarter, driven by a surge in mortgage loans, and overall debt levels rose to a new record at $14.15 trillion, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Tuesday.
Is it better to buy or lease a car?
Here is what experts are saying about car buying and leasing, and which one is the better option.
How to defuse the debt bomb and balance the federal budget -- Yes, it can be done: Stephen Moore
Without corrective action, trillion-dollar deficits will be with us for years to come.
Americans admit to financially cheating on their spouses
Financial infidelity is growing in America with more spouses hiding bank accounts, debt and spending secretly.
Gen Z better off financially than millennials, here’s why
Gen Z is off to a great financial start, according to experts at TransUnion.
Your credit score could take a hit with new FICO changes: Report
Consumers with rising debt levels and those who fall behind on loan payments will be graded more harshly.