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Schools' creditworthiness could be challenged by new costs, report says

by Stephanie Hughes
Jun 16, 2022
Teachers demanding higher pay is one example of new costs. That could make it harder for schools to borrow money, a new report says.
For large investments, schools can turn to the debt markets to raise money. But they're also facing rising costs, which could hurt their ability to borrow.
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As consumer borrowing picks up, banks keep a wary eye on the possibility of more loan defaults

by Justin Ho
May 10, 2022
It isn't happening now, but that could change in the economy starts trending down.
The rise of consumer credit has banks on the lookout for whether or not consumers can pay their debt.
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People are finding it easier to borrow right now

by Justin Ho
Jun 15, 2021
That doesn't necessarily mean they're taking out more loans, but borrowing could pick up in some categories, such as auto loans.
The number of states requiring personal finance in high school has increased since 2019. Some credit the pandemic.
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Treasury expects to borrow $3 trillion over next 3 months

by David Brancaccio , Nancy Marshall-Genzer and Alex Schroeder
May 5, 2020
That's almost triple what the Treasury borrowed in the 2019 accounting year.
The Treasury needs the money to pay for all of the new stimulus spending to keep the economy afloat during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Americans are borrowing more, creating record debt

by Ryan Kailath
May 18, 2017
The New York Federal Reserve says Americans are borrowing again — everything from student loans to auto loans to mortgages. According to the New York Fed, household debt has reached a record high, even higher than the previous peak, during the credit bubble in 2008. The report’s findings don’t mean Americans have learned to be […]
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Equifax's new credit program will take a deeper look at your payment history

by David Brancaccio
Oct 4, 2016
Equifax CEO Richard Smith shares how the new method will work.
Equifax and Fannie Mae worked together on the new credit score program.
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While major U.S. banks are cleaning up their books, the shadow banking system is dirtying its hands

by Dan Gorenstein
Apr 12, 2016
The role of non-banks has increased 400 percent in the past three years, one analyst says.
Goldman Sachs has reached a $5 billion settlement over the home mortgage crisis. 
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Why a strong dollar's a dud for indebted foreign firms

by Stan Alcorn
Dec 8, 2014
The dollar is up. Great news, right? Maybe not if you’re an emerging economy.
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How borrowing money can create wealth: Explainer

by Paddy Hirsch
Feb 5, 2014
There are a million get-rich schemes out there, but here's one of the oldest: borrowing.
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Sound, simple money advice

by Chris Farrell
Mar 22, 2012
I am 32 years old and would consider myself financially illiterate! I briefly held a credit card, but after a series of rather poor decisions at the age of 20, I got spooked by the idea of credit altogether. When I last checked my score several years ago, it was not surprisingly in the toilet. In deciding to try and repair my finances, I checked my score today and found that it was (surprise!) 775! So after years of neglect, illiteracy and general incompetence, how do I maintain this incredible turn? Desperately in need of some sound, simple advice! Ryan, Cincinnati, OH
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