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TransUnion projects credit card balances will grow just 2.3% in 2026—the smallest increase since 2013—as consumers pull back and delinquency rates stabilize.
The federal government is garnishing wages of defaulted student loan borrowers for the first time since March 2020. Here's what affected borrowers need to know.
President Trump's call for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates has sparked debate. Here's what consumers should understand about the proposal's chances and what it means for your wallet.
The Department of Education reversed course and delayed wage garnishment for millions of defaulted student loan borrowers. Here's what changed, what happens next, and what borrowers should do now.
A record share of car buyers are signing up for $1,000+ monthly payments as vehicle prices and financing amounts hit all-time highs. Here's what it means for household budgets.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminates most income-driven repayment plans and makes student loan forgiveness taxable. Here's what borrowers need to know before the July 2026 deadline.
President Trump proposes capping credit card interest rates at 10% for one year. Banks warn the move would devastate millions of borrowers by cutting off access to credit entirely.
The Department of Education has resumed wage garnishment for defaulted student loan borrowers, sending notices to approximately 1,000 borrowers in the first wave of collection activity since 2020.
The Education Department is resuming wage garnishments for defaulted student loan borrowers while 800,000 remain stuck in a processing backlog for affordable repayment plans and forgiveness.
Student loan forgiveness is now taxable again as of January 1, 2026, while over 800,000 borrowers remain stuck in a backlog for repayment plans and forgiveness programs.
President Trump calls for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, down from the current 23.79% average. Here's what the proposal means for your wallet.
Auto loan delinquency rates reached 3.88% in Q3 2025, the highest level in 15 years. Analysis of what's driving the trend and what it means for consumers and investors.