Why More Americans Are Relying on Credit Cards in 2026
NerdWallet's October index finds more Americans relying on credit cards as inflation climbs in 2026. See who is hit hardest and how to avoid a lasting balance.
Paycheck Advance Apps Are Costing Users Hundreds in 2026
Paycheck advance apps now reach more than 10 million Americans, but new…
Why Americans Are Skipping Medical Care for Debt Payments in 2026
A new survey finds 19% of struggling borrowers are skipping medical care…
Zombie Second Mortgages Are Resurfacing in 2026: What Homeowners Should Kno
A letter arrives from a company you have never heard of. It…
Small Business Credit Card Debt Is Climbing Fast in 2026
Your business account ran short again this month. So you reached for…
Student Loan Bankruptcy Discharge Success Rates Are Climbing in 2026
You always hear the same line about student loans. You cannot erase…
What Is Debt Financing? Why Oil and Gas Companies Use Debt to Fund Growth
For many businesses, taking on debt is one of several ways companies…
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…
Mortgage Delinquencies Are Climbing in 2026: What’s Behind the Rise
You have never missed a mortgage payment in your life. Yet you…
ACA Premium Increases Are Pushing More Americans Into Debt In 2026
You log into your health insurance marketplace account to renew your plan.…
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…