Smart Ways to Budget in the Face of Inflation
If you’ve felt the sting of a pricier grocery bill or noticed your favorite coffee shop-raising its prices, you’re not imagining things. Inflation has a sneaky way of chipping away…
Layoffs Are Rising in 2026: Why Losing a Job Now Means More Debt
Layoffs are rising in 2026, and fewer workers get severance pay. See why job loss is pushing more Americans into debt and how to protect your finances.
Halloween Spending Debt Is Climbing Fast in 2026
Halloween spending debt is climbing in 2026, with 24% of celebrators expecting to borrow even as average spending falls. See what's driving it and how to cover costs debt free.
Social Security’s 2027 COLA Is 3.6%: What It Means If You’re Still Paying Off Debt
Social Security's 2027 COLA is 3.6%, about $75 more a month. See what the raise really covers once debt and rising Medicare costs take their share this year.
Paycheck Advance Apps Are Costing Users Hundreds in 2026
Paycheck advance apps now reach more than 10 million Americans, but new research shows hidden fees can cost users hundreds a year. See what's driving the surge and safer ways…
Why Americans Are Skipping Medical Care for Debt Payments in 2026
A new survey finds 19% of struggling borrowers are skipping medical care for debt payments in 2026. See what's driving it and what to do instead.
Zombie Second Mortgages Are Resurfacing in 2026: What Homeowners Should Kno
A letter arrives from a company you have never heard of. It demands tens of thousands of dollars on a second mortgage. You assumed that loan disappeared years ago, maybe…
Small Business Credit Card Debt Is Climbing Fast in 2026
Your business account ran short again this month. So you reached for the card in your own wallet, not the one with the company name on it. You told yourself…
Student Loan Bankruptcy Discharge Success Rates Are Climbing in 2026
You always hear the same line about student loans. You cannot erase them in bankruptcy, no matter how bad things get. That line is outdated. New research shows student loan…
What Is Debt Financing? Why Oil and Gas Companies Use Debt to Fund Growth
For many businesses, taking on debt is one of several ways companies can raise the capital needed to acquire assets, expand operations, or invest in future growth. Companies can raise…
Vet Bill Debt Is Pushing More Pet Owners Into Credit Card Trouble in 2026
Your dog needs emergency surgery. The vet quotes you $3,500 before they even start. You do not have that much sitting in savings. Neither do most pet owners. Vet bill…
Mortgage Delinquencies Are Climbing in 2026: What’s Behind the Rise
You have never missed a mortgage payment in your life. Yet you still feel a flutter of worry when the servicer's name shows up in your inbox. That instinct is…
ACA Premium Increases Are Pushing More Americans Into Debt In 2026
You log into your health insurance marketplace account to renew your plan. The price has nearly doubled since last year. You check again, sure it is a mistake. It is…