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Debt
Double whammy: Credit card debt grows as interest rates rise
May 9, 2022
Americans have a $860 billion credit card balance, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
What's the best way to navigate personal bankruptcy?
by
Blake Farmer
Dec 27, 2021
For people pushed to the edge financially, bankruptcy can be an option. One nonprofit is trying to make the choice easier and less expensive.
Private equity will buy up companies to the tune of $1 trillion this year
by
Matt Levin
Dec 17, 2021
Thanks, in part, to the pandemic — and the low interest rates that have accompanied it.
Inflation is painful, but there's an upside
by
Matt Levin
Dec 8, 2021
Borrowers benefit because their debts can become less expensive.
What’s the payoff to hosting the Olympics?
Jul 23, 2021
The Tokyo Olympics is likely to lose money — potentially in the billions. Tokyo won't be the first host city to take that hit.
Despite more savings, American households still have a lot of debt
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
, Daniel Shin
and Erika Soderstrom
Mar 19, 2021
Who's taking on debt for what reasons, and why paying it down is good for your financial and mental health.
Corporations pile on debt to survive pandemic
Jan 25, 2021
But eventually they'll need to make enough money to pay it back. Will changes in consumer behavior be permanent?
For public good, not for profit.
Vehicle sales tell story of separate economic realities
by
Erika Beras
Jan 15, 2021
The average selling price of new vehicles reached a record high in late 2020. Last year also saw vehicle loan debt increase to record levels.
World Bank president forecasts "subdued" economic recovery for 2021
by
David Brancaccio
, Rose Conlon
and Alex Schroeder
Jan 6, 2021
And that's if vaccine distribution stays on track, David Malpass says.
Millions of renters face holiday evictions — and long-term debt
Dec 9, 2020
Even if someone manages to avoid or recover from an eviction, unpaid rent can have a damaging effect that lasts for years.