Credit Card Debt Crisis: More People Falling Behind Than Any Time in a Decade

With more credit cardholders than ever falling behind on payments, delinquencies are painting a stark portrait of consumer distress. Read More

America’s $1 Trillion Credit Card Debt: What It Means for You

Credit card debt in America has officially crossed the $1 trillion threshold for the first time in history, marking a milestone that reflects ... Read More

Even Credit Score Overachievers Are Falling Behind On Bills. Here’s How The Right Credit Card Can Help

If you’re falling behind on your bills, you’re not alone. A July VantageScore report found that even those with high credit scores are missing payments, as credit delinquencies spiked and scores ... Read More

Americans Warned of Major Credit Score Change This Fall

Credit scoring giant FICO plans to incorporate data from "buy now, pay later" loans, affecting millions who rely on the service. Read More

Map Shows States With Biggest Increase in Credit Card Debt

Rising credit card balances can increase household costs through higher interest payments and reduce consumers' ability to sustain spending. Read More

Consumers love buy now, pay later loans. Here’s why banks and credit card companies are wary of them

Buy now, pay later loans pose a direct challenge to credit cards. Banks and financial institutions are also wary of how they affect consumers' credit profiles. Read More

America’s ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Economy

Signs of an emerging debt crisis are everywhere—from credit cards and mortgages to government budgets. Read More

More Renters Are Behind On Payments: Here's How To Get Back On Track

In July, more renters were late on their payments. A certified financial planner said struggling renters could benefit from using budgeting tools, getting a side gig, or potentially renegotiating ... Read More

Consumer Confidence Falls in August. What’s Behind the Dip.

Consumer confidence fell in August, but came in ahead of expectations. Americans are getting slightly more upbeat about the future, but remain conflicted about the current state of the U.S. economy. Read More