43% of seniors grapple with higher debt payments as Fed raises interest rates, survey finds
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.
How to pay off $5,000 in credit card debt
If you want to pay off $5,000 in credit card debt, try these strategies to help you get out of debt sooner.
Many Americans expect to use credit card rewards to travel in 2022: survey
Many credit cardholders said they're ready to use the reward points they accumulated after not traveling during COVID, according to a recent survey.
Biden extends student loan repayment pause until Aug. 31, saying US 'still recovering' from COVID-19
President Biden announced the expansion of student debt payment freezes, citing the continued economic hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
5-year personal loan rates plummet to new record low
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.
White House to extend moratorium on student loans through August, reports say
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.
Buy now, pay later expanding to storefronts and gas pumps
With the rise of buy now, pay later, BNPL providers are expanding their services to allow consumers to use this financing option in person.
Consumer credit scores rise as Americans find ways to pay down debt: NY Fed
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.
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Nearly 70% of medical debt in collections will be removed from credit reports, bureaus say
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 can't afford their BNPL payments, survey says
More than a quarter of consumers, according to a recent survey, say that they're struggling to afford their Buy Now, Pay Later installments.
Housing vouchers urgently needed to address rent inflation and surging energy costs, economist says
Inflation is leading to higher housing costs for low-income renters, according to an economist at the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt say it lowered their credit score: survey
U.S. adults with unpaid health care bills experience a number of financial ramifications, according to a new survey.
Russian steel giant on brink of debt default as sanctions hammer Moscow
A major Russian steel company is on the verge of default after Citigroup froze its debt payment.
Inflation may lead to 7.6% increase in Social Security benefits next year, analyst says
Social Security recipients may see a higher COLA increase in 2023 if inflation persists, according to a nonpartisan advocacy group.
Women are far less financially prepared for retirement than men: TransAmerica study
A study by TransAmerica found that men have more than double the retirement savings of women.
Equifax, Experian, TransUnion to remove majority of medical debts from consumers' credit reports
FICO score relief coming as medical collection debt will no longer be included on consumer credit reports starting in July.
Russia may have avoided historic, $117M debt default for now
Russia appears to have averted a historic debt default after claiming on Friday that it fulfilled a critical interest rate payment on two dollar-denominated bonds.
Half of Americans consistently struggle to pay their bills on time, survey says
Just half of Americans were able to consistently pay their bills on time in the past year, a new survey shows. Many consumers said inflation is to blame.
Russia on verge of $150B debt default as sanctions cripple economy
Russia spirals closer to a historic debt default that could ripple throughout the global economy after the U.S. and its European allies hit the Kremlin with a slew of crippling financial sanctions.