debt

Debt is an obligation that requires one party, the debtor, to pay money or other agreed-upon value to another party, the creditor. Debt is a deferred payment, or series of payments, which differentiates it from an immediate purchase.

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Food and Energy Inflation Data Hint at Disposable Income Pressure

Food and Energy Inflation Data Hint at Disposable Income Pressure
Food and Energy Inflation Data Hint at Disposable Income Pressure
February 24, 2023  |  Economy

Inflation is making paying for basics of everyday life — food especially — harder to swallow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Are Payments Plans the Fix For Rampant Medical Debt Default?
Are Payments Plans the Fix For Rampant Medical Debt Default?
February 19, 2023  |  Healthcare

Some unpaid medical bills will disappear from credit reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Household Pressures Mount as Revolving Card Debt Creeps Up
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February 17, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The American consumer still has some dry powder left when it comes to credit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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CFPB: Strong Labor Market and Pandemic Relief Drove Down Collections
February 14, 2023  |  Debt

A strong labor market and pandemic relief programs helped consumers keep current on their bills. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Lenders Prepare for Defaults as Recession Looms
Lenders Prepare for Defaults as Recession Looms
January 30, 2023  |  Economy

Banks and lenders are setting aside funds to cover loan losses out of fear of a recession. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Consumers May Be Pinched as Interest Payments Increase
Consumers May Be Pinched as Interest Payments Increase
January 27, 2023  |  Economy

Consumers are still spending, but the question remains: For how long? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Lenders Under Regulatory Scrutiny as Consumer Debt Soars in Europe
Lenders Under Regulatory Scrutiny as Consumer Debt Soars in Europe
January 26, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

European regulators are targeting lenders as they look to protect consumers from excessive debt. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Credit ‘Normalization’ Signals Pressure on Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
Credit ‘Normalization’ Signals Pressure on Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
January 24, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Financial services firms’ earnings suggest paycheck-to-paycheck consumers are straining to manage credit card debt. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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