Biden's new student loan repayment plan would cost billions more than White House projected
Changes to the income-driven repayment plans from the Biden team could cost more than double what the White House projected, according to Penn Wharton.
Americans plan to increase Valentine's Day spending despite squeezed budgets
Americans apparently do not plan on skimping when it comes to spending money on their sweethearts this Valentine's Day, despite consumers feeling the squeeze of inflation.
China fires back at Yellen, tells US to 'cope' with its own debt
China clapped back at U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen after she accused Beijing of being a debt reform 'barrier' for Africa and told Washington to 'cope with its own debt problem.'
Yellen says Treasury will take additional 'extraordinary measures' on debt limit
The U.S. government bumped up against the debt limit last week, prompting the Treasury Department to take emergency measures to avoid a potential default.
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Consumers are piling on credit card debt, flashing signs of potential crisis
As Americans rack up record-high credit card debt after a year of soaring inflation and interest rate hikes, charge-offs are beginning to roll in at the start of a looming default crisis.
Republican lawmaker rips Democrats’ 'wild, wasteful' spending as ‘the root of many evils’
Rep. Dan Meuser calls out Democrats' "excessive, wild, wasteful" spending impacting interest rates, Social Security, the labor sector, housing and Medicare.
Credit card debt prevents nearly 20% of Americans from becoming homeowners
Amidst high inflation and home prices, mounting credit card debt is preventing many Americans from becoming homeowners.
Gold and silver boom predicted as US hits debt ceiling, dollar devalues
Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.
What credit score do you need for a mortgage?
Want to be sure you have the credit score needed for a mortgage? Learn what lenders are looking for to get approved to buy a house.
Jamie Dimon on debt ceiling: 'Not something we should be playing around with'
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Thursday weighed in on the debt ceiling, telling CNBC that it is "not something we should be playing around with."
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Yellen pushes competition, not conflict with China, in her first in-person meeting with counterpart
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on Wednesday in Switzerland, pushing an effort to prevent "anything even near conflict."
Looming debt ceiling showdown risks triggering 'self-inflicted' recession for US economy
If Congress fails to raise the roughly $31.4 trillion federal debt limit by June, it could trigger a "self-inflicted" recession and "severe" market pain.
Don't be afraid to face your financial fears: Money manager Dave Ramsey gives tips to build wealth in 2023
Ramsey Solutions founder and CEO Dave Ramsey and financial expert Rachel Cruze break down the key ways Americans can manage and grow their wealth in 2023.
Yellen warns that US will hit debt limit next week
The U.S. government will reach its statutory debt limit next Thursday, according to a letter from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen notifying Congress.
Credit card debt carried over monthly is most common type of debt: AARP
Credit card debt is affecting many Americans as they deal with high inflation, and many are carrying their balances from month-to-month. Here’s how to pay down credit card debt quickly.
Credit card debt on the rise: Here’s the ‘best weapon in your arsenal’ to fight it
LendingTree chief credit analyst Matt Schulz discussed how to battle credit card debt amid high inflation.
Consumer complaints about credit reporting agencies highlighted in CFPB report
The CFPB released a report regarding consumers' complaints about the nationwide credit reporting agencies and efforts to fix those concerns.
How to create a holiday credit card payback plan
Once you have your list of how much you owe and to whom, and interest rates on your credit cards, start your pay-pack plan. You may want to consolidate your holiday debt.