Economy

Consumers are expecting higher inflation and feeling less confident about their jobs while early signs are starting to show those...

A growing share of middle-aged consumers are falling behind on student-loan payments, creating ripple effects across auto loans, credit cards,...

Rental debt is emerging as a major source of financial distress for U.S. households, with tenants now launching the first...

Federal student loan borrowers are under intense financial strain as serious delinquencies remain near record levels, and many are preparing...

A new analysis of financial data from more than six million households shows that cash savings, not discretionary income, are...

Consumers are stressed about their debt, but a new study suggests that stress has limits. Once debt reaches a certain...

Consumers added roughly $28 billion to credit card balances in the second quarter of 2025, pushing total outstanding card debt...

Consumers’ financial stability deteriorated in 2024, with more households reporting difficulty paying bills and fewer prepared to withstand even short-term...

Households are increasingly waiting until the last possible moment to pay their bills, with many relying on urgent or same-day...

A new study from J.D. Power highlights growing financial strain among U.S. credit card customers, with more than half of...