Business
The removal of small unpaid bills from credit reports has made it easier for millions of Americans to get a job, rent an apartment or buy a car.
Nov. 5, 2023
After a more than three-year pause, payments on federal student loans resume in October, but some student loan borrowers may be more cash-strapped than before.
Sept. 23, 2023
Dear Liz: I am selling my car to an old friend with no credit history.
March 13, 2016
About 20% of U.S. households are grappling with some form of medical debt. Federal officials are fashioning a rule to keep it out of credit reports.
Sept. 21, 2023
Most people who struggle with credit card debt would be better off filing bankruptcy or using a credit counseling service’s debt management program.
Dec. 3, 2023
Dear Liz: I need to understand how credit reporting agencies treat personal unsecured loan debt versus credit card debt.
July 25, 2015
World & Nation
Barely half the U.S. population has more in emergency savings than in credit card debt, a sign of Americans’ lingering financial troubles despite a convalescing economy, according to a new survey.
Feb. 18, 2014
By having a plan early on, student loan borrowers can save money over the long term and make more progress on paying down debt.
Oct. 7, 2023
There are different time limits on how long a debt can stay on a credit report and how long a creditor can sue over a debt. Also: Selling collections before you die; debt repayment and credit scores.
Nov. 18, 2020
The Federal Reserve has raised its key rate by another quarter-point, bringing it to the highest level in 15 years, at a time when credit card debt also is at record levels.
March 26, 2023