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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Synchrony: Consumers Becoming ‘More Thoughtful About Spending’
Synchrony: Consumers Becoming ‘More Thoughtful About Spending’
March 25, 2025  |  Economy

American consumers are growing more cautious about spending, according to an executive at card issuer Synchrony. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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60% of Treasurers See Role as Financial GPS for Transportation Sector
60% of Treasurers See Role as Financial GPS for Transportation Sector
March 12, 2025  |  Transportation

Transportation businesses rely on roadmaps, so why are they ignoring their treasury teams? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Credit Quality Weakens Slightly Among Borrowers Owing Over $100 Million
Credit Quality Weakens Slightly Among Borrowers Owing Over $100 Million
March 10, 2025  |  Debt

The credit risk associated with large, syndicated bank loans remains moderate, although there are some continuing trends in weakened credit quality, three federal bank regulatory...

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Revolving Debt and Credit Card Spending Muted in January
Revolving Debt and Credit Card Spending Muted in January
March 07, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

After a holiday spending frenzy, consumers have returned to a more normalized rate of spending, as measured in incremental borrowing on credit cards and other...

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Late Student Loan Borrowers Face 129-Point Credit History Hit
Late Student Loan Borrowers Face 129-Point Credit History Hit
February 27, 2025  |  Loans

There’s a new source of stress facing America’s already-stressed student loan borrowers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Two-Thirds of Consumers Say They Need Their Next Paycheck to Pay the Bills
Two-Thirds of Consumers Say They Need Their Next Paycheck to Pay the Bills
February 26, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

In the fourth quarter of 2024, increased economic pressures continued to affect households in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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DebtBook Debuts ‘Sizing’ Feature for Its Debt Management Solution
DebtBook Debuts ‘Sizing’ Feature for Its Debt Management Solution
February 25, 2025  |  B2B Payments

DebtBook, a software provider for government and nonprofit treasury teams, has a new debt management tool. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Tariff Uncertainty May Cause Young, Wealthy Consumers to Curb Spending
Tariff Uncertainty May Cause Young, Wealthy Consumers to Curb Spending
February 21, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Last quarter’s holiday shopping might have represented a burst of consumer optimism at the register that has now been dampened. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Fed Scrutiny Increases on Private Credit’s Risk and Reward
Fed Scrutiny Increases on Private Credit’s Risk and Reward
February 21, 2025  |  Regulation

Generally speaking, the more capital in the markets, the better — as that money finds its way into new growth opportunities (including innovative firms) and...

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