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Corporate debt is getting more expensive. That's not necessarily a problem.

by Justin Ho

Oct 27, 2023

Both government and corporate bond yields have been climbing. For many companies, though, higher revenue more than covers the cost.

A lot of companies sold bonds to investors a few years ago, when interest rates were low.

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Why the U.S. budget deficit grew so much in the last year

by Sabri Ben-Achour and Alex Schroeder

Oct 23, 2023

No surprise: Inflation, higher interest rates and the pandemic all play a role.

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Inflation, high interest rates, and access are all part of credit card debt exceeding $1 trillion

by Stephanie Hughes

Aug 9, 2023

A strong labor market also means people feel more confident they'll be able to pay the debt back.

Gen Zers are are growing their credit card balances at a faster pace than any other generation, and are confident they'll be able to pay it back in the future.

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Are Americans ready to start paying student loans again?

by Samantha Fields

Jul 24, 2023

Student loan payments will resume this fall, but a new study from TransUnion shows that many people have taken on new debt in the meantime.

More than 40 million people have federal student loans, and payments will resume this fall after a multiyear hiatus.

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As offices sit empty, some banks are more cautious about commercial real estate loans

by Justin Ho

Jul 4, 2023

Office building vacancies remain elevated, especially in coastal cities. Lenders worry about developers’ ability to pay back their debt.

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What do people do with stimulus checks? Yes, buy stuff — but also pay down debt

by Ali Budner

Jul 3, 2023

A recent study from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that people often use government stimulus money to pay off debt — especially if they have a lot of it.

"Paying down your debt actually increases your future consumption, and that gives you a higher lifetime satisfaction," said the New York Fed's Gizem Koşar.

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My Economy

How a college credit card signup led to $20,000 in debt

by Yanely Espinal and Sean McHenry

Apr 24, 2023

Yanely Espinal, host of Marketplace's podcast "Financially Inclined," tells the story of taking on a financial responsibility she wasn't prepared for.

"I sat down, added up all the credit card debt that I had," Yanely Espinal said. "And it was just over $20,000. That scared me half to death."

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Businesses and consumers are borrowing more, despite rising interest rates

by Justin Ho

Mar 1, 2023

Total loan balances rose from last quarter and year over year, according to the FDIC. There are good reasons to borrow now.

Some consumers are opting to use home equity loans to pay off credit card debt.

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Americans’ use of credit is growing, but slowing

by Stephanie Hughes

Feb 8, 2023

In 2022, consumer credit increased 7.8% from the year before. But in December, the growth in borrowing decelerated.

Consumer credit increased 7.8% last year, according to recent Federal Reserve data. But some Americans appear to be getting more cautious about debt.

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Consumer debt is becoming more of a burden

by Justin Ho

Feb 7, 2023

Consumer debt levels have been rising. While wage gains have helped people pay off debt, those gains have been slowing down.

The Fed's consumer credit report, due out today, will show whether people are continuing to take on more and more debt.

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