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Black Americans have been systematically excluded from wealth accumulation through policies and practices that increase debt burdens and limit asset building, leading to chronic financial ...

With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...

Consumers in the United States owed $17.57 trillion in total debt as of the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, according to Experian data. That's a 2.4% increase from the $17.15 trillion total Experian ...

As consumer debt surpasses $18 trillion in early 2025, the need for effective and ethical consumer debt reduction solutions has never been more urgent. Both nonprofit and for-profit models offer ...

Social media’s “flex culture,” where users showcase lavish lifestyles to gain validation, has fueled a surge in consumer debt as individuals borrow to mimic unattainable appearances of wealth. This ...

Credit card debt and mortgage rates are elevated. High interest rates and home prices have made housing unaffordable for average Americans, leading to a slowdown in existing home sales. Consumer ...

Californians have cooled their borrowings and skipped more bill payments, two more signs of a stressful economy. My trusty spreadsheet found these patterns within the Federal Reserve Bank of New ...

The Equifax Canada Q4 2024 Market Pulse Consumer Credit Trends Report highlights a troubling rise in mortgage delinquencies in Ontario, where missed payments have surged by over 50% compared to ...