Why More Americans Are Relying on Credit Cards in 2026

NerdWallet's October index finds more Americans relying on credit cards as inflation…

Kelley Bryson

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…

Dona Danday

Halloween Spending Debt Is Climbing Fast in 2026

Halloween spending debt is climbing in 2026, with 24% of celebrators expecting…

Kelley Bryson

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…

Josh Patoka

Paycheck Advance Apps Are Costing Users Hundreds in 2026

Paycheck advance apps now reach more than 10 million Americans, but new…

Dona Danday

Why Americans Are Skipping Medical Care for Debt Payments in 2026

A new survey finds 19% of struggling borrowers are skipping medical care…

Kelley Bryson

Zombie Second Mortgages Are Resurfacing in 2026: What Homeowners Should Kno

A letter arrives from a company you have never heard of. It…

Josh Patoka

Small Business Credit Card Debt Is Climbing Fast in 2026

Your business account ran short again this month. So you reached for…

Barbora Lee

Student Loan Bankruptcy Discharge Success Rates Are Climbing in 2026

You always hear the same line about student loans. You cannot erase…

Kelley Bryson

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…

Josh Patoka