Average Credit Score Stays at 714 Even as Debt Stress Builds
The average credit score held at 714 in 2026, but student loan delinquency and rising housing costs are still squeezing many borrowers underneath that flat number.
Why Emergency Savings Can’t Keep Up With Credit Card Debt in 2026
Bankrate finds a widening gap between emergency savings and credit card debt…
The Fed Held Rates Steady, but a Rate Hike Could Follow in December
The Fed held rates steady on October 28, but a Fed rate…
Student Loan Debt Collection Is Moving to the Treasury in 2026
Student loan debt collection is moving to the Treasury in 2026, and…
Who Can Help You Enroll in Covered California Without Costing You Extra?
Licensed agents can help you enroll in Covered California at no extra…
Why Americans Can’t Break the Credit Card Debt Cycle in 2026
Most Americans who pay down credit card debt see it climb right…
Financial Regret Over Debt Is Getting Harder to Shake in 2026
Financial regret over debt is weighing heavier on Americans in 2026, a…
Why More Americans Are Relying on Credit Cards in 2026
NerdWallet's October index finds more Americans relying on credit cards as inflation…
Layoffs Are Rising in 2026: Why Losing a Job Now Means More Debt
Layoffs are rising in 2026, and fewer workers get severance pay. See…
Halloween Spending Debt Is Climbing Fast in 2026
Halloween spending debt is climbing in 2026, with 24% of celebrators expecting…
Social Security’s 2027 COLA Is 3.6%: What It Means If You’re Still Paying Off Debt
Social Security's 2027 COLA is 3.6%, about $75 more a month. See…