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Buy Now Pay Later Holiday Spending Is Set to Hit a Record in 2026

Buy now pay later holiday spending is projected to hit a record…

Kelley Bryson

Why Emergency Savings Can’t Keep Up With Credit Card Debt in 2026

Bankrate finds a widening gap between emergency savings and credit card debt…

Josh Patoka

The Fed Held Rates Steady, but a Rate Hike Could Follow in December

The Fed held rates steady on October 28, but a Fed rate…

Barbora Lee

Who Can Help You Enroll in Covered California Without Costing You Extra?

Licensed agents can help you enroll in Covered California at no extra…

Josh Patoka

Why Americans Can’t Break the Credit Card Debt Cycle in 2026

Most Americans who pay down credit card debt see it climb right…

Josh Patoka

Financial Regret Over Debt Is Getting Harder to Shake in 2026

Financial regret over debt is weighing heavier on Americans in 2026, a…

Barbora Lee

Why More Americans Are Relying on Credit Cards in 2026

NerdWallet's October index finds more Americans relying on credit cards as inflation…

Kelley Bryson

Paycheck Advance Apps Are Costing Users Hundreds in 2026

Paycheck advance apps now reach more than 10 million Americans, but new…

Dona Danday

Why Americans Are Skipping Medical Care for Debt Payments in 2026

A new survey finds 19% of struggling borrowers are skipping medical care…

Kelley Bryson

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…

Josh Patoka

Why Most Buy Now Pay Later Debt Still Doesn’t Show Up on Your Credit Report in 2026

You split last month's grocery run into four payments through a buy…

Josh Patoka

Car Repossessions Just Hit a Multiyear High: What to Do if You’re at Risk in 2026

You see the tow truck idling outside before you fully register what…

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