Credit & Debt

Former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Randal Quarles argues while the Fed will get on top of inflation, the increased cost of debt service will cause financial disruption.

If your personal loan application is denied, learn some steps you can take to boost your chances of success the next time you apply.

About 200,000 people will have roughly $6 billion worth of student loan debt canceled under a deal reached by the Biden administration this week.

A home equity loan can be an effective tool to pay off debt and save money on interest in the long run. Learn how to use one for debt consolidation.

Online shopping can result in impulse purchases and the temptation to overspend, keeping consumers from meeting their financial goals, according to a new survey.

Make the most out of your debt repayment plan by taking these simple financial steps after credit card consolidation.

Bankrate.com senior analyst Ted Rossman advises consumers to pay off credit card debt soon as "things change fast" amid recession fears and interest rate hikes.

Experian will soon begin reporting buy now, pay later payments, but it won't affect your credit score. Here's how it works.

Debt consolidation works by combining multiple debts into one. It can lower your interest rate and help you get out of debt sooner. Learn more.

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.

Wondering how to pay off credit card debt? Discover these six tried-and-true strategies that can help you pay down your balances and become debt-free.

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.