Stuart Varney: Kamala Harris wants to spend more as our national debt explode
'Varney & Co.' host Stuart Varney argues Kamala Harris' push for affordable health care and the Green New Deal will exacerbate our nation's debt crisis.
America's fiscal situation is 'really dire': Maya MacGuineas
Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuineas weighs the best fiscal policy to mitigate U.S. debt and economic volatility, and compares Trump's and Harris' platforms, respectively.
Americans owe a record $1.14T in credit card debt as inflation squeezes
New York Federal Reserve data released Tuesday shows household debt hit a fresh record in the first quarter of 2024 amid an uptick in credit card balances.
Student loan debt has increased by 430% since 2003 – here’s how to lower your debt
Student loan debt has risen by a greater percentage than any other debt since 2003.
Personal finance expert warns over the 'vicious cycle' with going into debt for vacation
Debt elimination expert and 'The Ramsey Show' co-host Jade Warshaw weighs in on people going into debt for vacation.
Jade Warshaw: This 'I deserve' mentality is at the heart of people going into debt
'The Ramsey Show' co-host Jade Warshaw tackles how people are going into debt over vacation and provides tips on how to budget while vacationing.
Some vacationers expect to use credit card for more than $5,000 of summer travel
Some Americans plan to pay for vacations this summer with credit cards for points, while others are doing it because they can't afford to travel otherwise, a recent Debt.com survey said.
Less than a third of Americans approve of how Biden has handled student loan debt
Borrowers with student loans find student loan debt forgiveness important, but not all approve of how loans have been handled.
Most travelers trying to keep frugality in mind when planning summer travel: Experian
Gen Zers may be willing to spend on travel to live events, but most consumers remain frugal when planning their summer trips.
Many consumers stay with their banks for years unless persuaded by other bank incentives
AI and online-only perks aren't what some bank customers wants, but satisfaction with brick-and-mortar banks is declining.
Medical debt may come off credit reports soon, helping Americans qualify for more financial products
Medical debt often informs lender decisions, so removing these debts from credit reports can help borrowers qualify for more financing.
Apple ends its buy now, pay later service
Apple Inc., abruptly stopped offering its buy now, pay later service Apple Pay Later on Monday, saying other installment loan options will be available in the fall.
Consumers discouraged by high interest rates and deteriorating financial health: study
Many financially strained consumers are unhappy with their lenders as interest rates continue to rise.
Biden extends time frame to get credit toward student loan forgiveness
Interest rates are up and student loan forgiveness isn't really finalized yet, making for turbulent loan market as we enter into presidential policies.
Credit card usage is up as inflation continues to rise
Most Americans are dealing with high levels of credit card debt, but Gen Z is particularly prone to high credit card debt.
CFPB tightens rules for buy now, pay later lenders
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says "buy now, pay later" lenders are credit card providers and is applying additional regulations for the lenders to follow.
15 million Americans still harmed by medical debt despite credit agencies' changes
The CFPB said some 15 million Americans are still struggling with more than $49 billion in outstanding medical bills in collections on their credit reports.
Credit card debt is surging as average American owes $6,218
New data published Thursday by TransUnion shows the average debt per borrower hit $6,218 at the end of the first quarter, an 8.5% increase from one year ago.
Veteran who sacrificed his savings to pay for son's college calls student loan forgiveness a 'bitter pill'
Amid the renewed student loan forgiveness push, Daniel French said he feels as though people like himself, who sacrificed so their kids could remain debt-free, are left out of the conversation.
Texas judge stops Biden Administration rule that caps credit card late fees at $8
The Biden Administration is trying to stop junk fees, but a judge put a stop to a rule capping credit card late fees at $8.