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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Fed Stability Report Warns About Risks From Private Credit and Stablecoins
Fed Stability Report Warns About Risks From Private Credit and Stablecoins
April 28, 2025  |  Economy

Trade and tariffs may be the dominant risks to banks and corporates, but in the Federal Reserve’s latest “Financial Stability Report,” nonbank firms, leveraged debt...

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IMF Says Tariffs Could Drive Up Global Public Debt
IMF Says Tariffs Could Drive Up Global Public Debt
April 23, 2025  |  Economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Wednesday (April 23) that the world’s governments should not let their support for those impacted by tariffs add to their...

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FTC Adds Defendants in Case Alleging Unlawful Debt Relief Operation
FTC Adds Defendants in Case Alleging Unlawful Debt Relief Operation
March 28, 2025  |  Legal

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has added more defendants in its case against student loan debt relief operation Superior Servicing and its operator, Dennise Merdjanian. Get the Full Story...

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Affirm’s Levchin Sees Company Becoming the American Express of Buy Now, Pay Later
Affirm’s Levchin Sees Company Becoming the American Express of Buy Now, Pay Later
March 27, 2025  |  Buy Now Pay Later

The lure of paying over time lies with the predictability of the repayment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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CBO Says Debt Limit Change Probably Needed by August or September
CBO Says Debt Limit Change Probably Needed by August or September
March 26, 2025  |  Debt

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said Wednesday (March 26) that if the debt limit is not raised or suspended, the government’s ability to borrow will...

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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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