The Second Wave of Student Loan Defaults Is Coming: What Borrowers Need to Know
You watched other borrowers get default notices last year and breathed a little easier when yours never came. That relief may be short-lived. Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of…
Personal Loan Debt Just Hit a Record High: What’s Driving Americans to Borrow More in 2026
You paid off one credit card, then watched the progress stall everywhere…
Moneymaxxing Is Gen Z’s Answer to Record Debt in 2026
A friend posts online about negotiating their cable bill down. Another brags…
Doom Spending Is Adding to America’s Debt Problem in 2026
You saw another headline about layoffs, tariffs, or rising prices, and instead…
Household Debt Just Hit $18.8 Trillion: What It Means for Your Budget in 2026
Your grocery bill jumped again this month. So did your car insurance,…
97% of Retirees Carry Debt Into Retirement: Here’s How to Pay It Down
You pictured retirement as the finish line, the point where the bills…
Holiday Debt Hit $1,223 Last Year: Here’s How to Avoid It This Time
You haven't bought a single gift yet, and the credit card statement…
Gen Z Friend Debt Is a Growing Problem in 2026
You cover the group dinner because splitting the check eight ways is…
Bankruptcy Filings Just Jumped 12%: Here’s What It Means for Your Debt in 2026
You've been juggling due dates for months now, moving money between accounts…
How To Spot A Debt Relief Or Credit Repair Scam In 2026
Your minimum payments keep climbing while your balance barely moves, and an…
How to Afford Dual Diagnosis Treatment Without Drowning in Medical Debt
Seeking care for co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions can feel…