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What should you do if your Social Security number is stolen?
by
Janet Nguyen
May 10, 2024
Freeze your credit, and don’t be afraid to ask for help or use free, online resources, experts say.
Lending by nonbanks is now a trillion-dollar business
by
Matt Levin
Jan 16, 2024
Small and medium-size businesses are increasingly getting loans from nonbank entities like hedge funds or private equity firms.
Delinquency rates rise for some types of household debt
by
Justin Ho
Jan 8, 2024
But other positive factors in the economy are limiting the potential damage, economists say, like low unemployment.
Rent reporting is affecting tenants' credit scores
by
Amy Scott
and Sofia Terenzio
Jan 1, 2024
In New York City, there's been an uptick in landlords reporting tenants' rents to credit bureaus, and not all renters are happy about it.
Americans have almost $990 billion in credit card debt
Jun 9, 2023
But with interest rates high and wage growth slowing, that level of spending is becoming unsustainable.
Where does the US credit rating come from?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
May 25, 2023
Atsi Sheth from Moody's gives us a behind the scenes look into the company's ratings process.
Why we're paying extra attention to senior loan officers right now
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Apr 11, 2023
The recent banking turmoil could further tighten credit conditions and slow down the economy.
For public good, not for profit.
Americans’ use of credit is growing, but slowing
Feb 8, 2023
In 2022, consumer credit increased 7.8% from the year before. But in December, the growth in borrowing decelerated.
Schools' creditworthiness could be challenged by new costs, report says
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.
Children's data is showing up more often on the dark web
Jan 11, 2022
Some financial and cybersecurity experts say one of the best ways to combat ID theft is to freeze your credit — including your children's.