Buyers $1,000 Monthly Milestone Signals Auto Strain
New-car payments are climbing fast, with 19% of buyers now paying $1,000 monthly. Delinquencies are rising and real w...
Consumer Debt
On this page you’ll find four Consumer Debt articles that explore card bills, rising credit use, auto loan strain, and dwindling emergency funds. Get practical tips to strengthen your finances today.
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Only Americans Have Three-Month Emergency Funds Waning
New FINRA data shows just 46% of Americans can cover three months of living costs, down from 53% in 2021, as debt cos...
Americans Lean Credit Cards as Gas Costs Rise Sharply
Gas prices are pushing households to rely more on credit as fuel costs take a larger share of income. The trend shows...
Record Million Americans Can’t Pay Card Bills, Doubt Grows
More than 100 million U.S. adults cannot pay their credit-card balances in full, a sign of growing financial strain a...