As the holiday shopping rush ramps up, many people are turning to buy now, pay later to help cover gifts, especially if money is tight.

Is Try Pennie legit? Understand costs, loan vs. debt relief options, risks, and the transparency concerns you should know ...

While it's always important to use credit cards cautiously, 2026 could be the worst year to rely on credit cards -- find out ...

Debt relief companies also usually require clients to have a minimum amount of debt to qualify for their programs. Some ...

U.S. consumer borrowing rose by $13.09B in September, against the $10.50B increase expected and $3.13B growth in August (revised from $0.36B), according to data released by the Federal Reserve on ...

For consumers managing credit card debt, here’s how to research options and avoid promises that may not deliver – like someone claiming to repair bad credit overnight. The Texas Office of the Consumer ...

The debt includes mortgages, car loans, credit cards and student loans. Americans’ household debt levels – including mortgages, car loans, credit cards and student loans – are now at a new record high ...

The Trump administration has issued an interpretive rule that undermines state laws forbidding the inclusion of medical debt on consumers’ credit reports. The guideline published in the Federal ...

While blockbuster drug innovations have changed health outcomes for decades, we’re now seeing signs that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may be changing something broader: the consumer ...

Recent stress in the auto finance space is raising early red flags for US consumer credit. While consumer spending has remained strong, especially in durable goods like autos, it may decelerate going ...

While owning a pet can help bring some warmth into your home, it's no secret that they can be expensive. The cost of pet services, like vet bills, grooming, etc., has risen 42% since 2019, according ...

For decades, banks controlled consumer credit. They decided who got approved, at what rate, and on what terms. But in 2025, banks are no longer the first option. Private credit, once a fringe asset ...