K-shaped economy widens as middle-class spending slows: economist
Signs of rising financial stress, particularly among middle-income Americans, are warning flags about the U.S. economy’s health in…
Medical injuries followed by debt and bankruptcy even for the insured
Sturti | E+ | Getty Images Even Americans who are covered by health insurance can emerge from medical…
Should you use a 401(k) to buy a home? Trump’s ‘not a huge fan’
The Good Brigade | Digitalvision | Getty Images President Donald Trump last week took exception to a proposal…
Financial risks of supporting adult children, according to experts
By some measures, Generation Z is the hardest hit by the affordability crisis. Even though young adults are…
Bankruptcy success rate jumps for student loan borrowers: study
Businesswoman working on laptop in modern office space Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images Student debt has…
Credit score average masks signs of financial distress: VantageScore
Even as some households take on more debt, consumer credit scores broadly remain strong. Experts say that may…
How to talk about money as a couple: ‘Money Together’ authors
Douglas and Heather Boneparth Photo: Sylvie Rosokoff Love is complicated. Add in money and it gets even more…
Consumer debt rises amid worsening ‘K-shaped’ economic divide
Americans are falling deeper into debt, but not across the board. Collectively, credit card balances rose by $24 billion in…
Debt relief strategies to consider
Tanja Ristic | E+ | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in “CNBC’s Money 101…
Student loan borrowers blocked from forgiveness
The US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Eric Lee | Bloomberg | Getty…
Global retirement systems compared for long-term security
Retirement funding looks very different depending on where you live. While the United States leans heavily on voluntary…
Debt struggles hit consumers at all income levels — here’s why
As credit card debt ticks higher, there are more signs that consumers — even those with higher incomes…