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Need a better understanding of bad credit and how to fix it? Our finance experts have put together a series of step-by-step guides on a variety of bad credit related subjects.

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Explore our latest research and studies on the personal finance industry, as our experts cover topics such as debt, credit scores, banking, insurance, lending, and other key resources for American consumers.

68% of Americans Say Trump Accounts Won't Make Them Have More Kids

68% of Americans Say Trump Accounts Won't Make Them Have More Kids

By: Lynn Cadet 6/11/26

Despite a $1,000 government incentive, most Americans remain hesitant to have more... read more »

States with the Most Intense Sports Betting Activity

States with the Most Intense Sports Betting Activity

By: Lynn Cadet 5/27/26

America is currently experiencing a sports betting boom. From 2020 to 2025, the money... read more »

3 in 4 Say You Should Have Money Set Aside to Leave a Relationship

3 in 4 Say You Should Have Money Set Aside to Leave a Relationship

By: Lynn Cadet 5/11/26

Most people don’t walk into a relationship thinking it will end. Yet protective... read more »

74% of Expectant Parents Say They Can't Buy or Lease a New Car

74% of Expectant Parents Say They Can't Buy or Lease a New Car

By: Lynn Cadet 4/23/26

While bad credit has long been a deterrent to long-term financial goals such as home... read more »

Industry News

Authoritative daily news and insights on the subprime industry by our team of dedicated experts and reporters.

Consumer Financial Stress at Near Record Levels

Consumer Financial Stress at Near Record Levels

By: Lucy Lazarony

Americans are stressed about their finances. The forces of economic volatility and inflation are putting a squeeze on household budgets. And many Americans are turning to nonprofit credit counseling for help.  The National Foundation for Credit... Read More »

Overdraft Fees Cost Consumers $12.4B as Banks Raise Charges

Cash Users May Be Paying for Premium Credit Card Rewards

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Opinion: Is Your Credit Score Becoming 'Black Mirror'?

Fans of the dystopian TV series “Black Mirror” may remember the episode “Nosedive,” in which everyone in society is subject to a social scoring system based on daily... Read More »

Credit Union BNPL Could Give Members a Safer Way to Pay

Central Indiana-based Financial Center First Credit Union recently became the first credit union in The Hoosier State to offer its members a credit union-branded buy now, pay... Read More »

Trump Nominates CFPB Critic Brian Johnson to Lead Agency

President Trump has nominated Brian Johnson to be director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, pending Senate confirmation. Johnson is a former financial regulator... Read More »

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