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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CBO Says Debt Limit Change Probably Needed by August or September

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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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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