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 in 2026. See what is driving it and how to start closing it.
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…
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…