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Some types of debt seem inescapable. Tens of millions of American are saddled with mortgages, student loans, credit card debt…
American companies are so cash-starved they are using tariff refund claims as collateral for loans
When the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariffs two months ago, many companies rejoiced at the prospect of returning…
Gen Z may not be able to afford a house or the cost of living—but give it 10 years. They’re on track to gain $36T and become the richest generation
Gen Z is living the paycheck-to-paycheck twenties lifestyle—splurging on high rent costs and dishing out 99-cent ramen noodles. Yet in…
Both subprime and super prime loans are on the rise, signs of a K-shaped economy that is a ‘prescription for real trouble’
The share of consumers taking out the riskiest form of loans has reached its highest peak this decade, a sign…
As Wall Street banks crush records, America’s regional banks spook investors—but there’s a key difference from when SVB went bust
The tension between Wall Street and Main Street was on display this week as the country’s top banks reported blowout…
Don’t hold your breath waiting for a lower mortgage rate or auto loan after the Fed cut, analyst says: ‘Unlikely to make a noticeable difference’
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time in nine months. Since the last cut, progress…
As young Americans struggle with high costs of living and salaries that haven’t kept pace with inflation, some of them…
The Trump administration just took a big step toward considering crypto assets during home loan applications
The Trump administration is moving to consider cryptocurrency as an asset in home loan risk assessments, a change that would…
As more customers default on BNPL loans, Klarna’s CEO predicts AI will cause a recession
Klarna’s CEO has predicted that a recession could be around the corner as companies across the globe—including his own—reduce the…
Borrowing costs on student loans for the next academic year will likely be near a 15-year high. In the 2025-26…












