Credit & Debt

Financial influencer Haley Sacks warned that 'buy now, pay later' services are a “predatory" trap for young Americans, as rising use fuels concerns over growing debt.

A New York Fed report shows credit card delinquency rates for Americans under 40 remain unusually elevated, with Gen Z facing increasing financial pressures.

Major BNPL firms won't report customer data to credit bureaus until they see evidence that responsible payment behavior helps rather than hurts credit scores.

Student loan delinquencies rose sharply to 10.2% of aggregate student loans in Q2 2025 after the pandemic moratorium ended, with total outstanding debt rising to $1.64 trillion.

The Federal Reserve's unchecked power and secretive operations have led to billions in payments to banks while operating at a loss. We need more oversight.

Nearly half a million federal student loan borrowers will be denied the ability to make lower repayments on their student loads as the Trump administration seeks to overhaul the repayment system.

America faces potential "economic heart attack" as billionaire Ray Dalio warns about chronic overspending, $37 trillion debt and deficit concerns, including those tied to Trump's tax bill.

Big updates are in the works for American Express' Platinum consumer and business credit cards in the US later this year, according to a Monday announcement from the company.

Buying into common misconceptions surrounding money can be harmful, putting someone on the backfoot when it comes to their financial health. An expert weighs in some common financial myths.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. government will never default on its debt obligations as Congress faces a debt limit deadline in the wake of a credit downgrade.

Explore the rise of 'buy now, pay later' services and learn key tips for managing BNPL payments, including budgeting, understanding fees, and avoiding late charges.

Moody's recent downgrade of US bonds has sparked a debate on its credibility, political bias, and the effects of Trump's tax cuts on economic growth.

Moody's Ratings downgraded the U.S. credit rating by one notch, from a pristine Aaa to Aa1, citing persistent and rising government debt as causing the move.

Student loan delinquencies have surged since a pause in reporting has concluded, with millions facing credit score declines, according to a New York Federal Reserve report.