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Trump’s May 19 Order Pulls Immigration Into Credit Underwriting

Trump's May 19 Order Pulls Immigration Into Credit Underwriting

President Trump signed an executive order directing regulators to provide guidance on how lenders should... read more »

Study Finds 35% of Subprime Consumers Have No Credit Cards

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Credit Cards

Study Finds 35% of Subprime Consumers Have No Credit Cards

They are 44 million strong and make up 17% of U.S. consumers. They are the people with subprime credit scores, and many have no credit cards or... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 6/2/26

Opinion: Lenders Should Stop Trusting Credit Scores Alone

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Credit Management

Opinion: Lenders Should Stop Trusting Credit Scores Alone

Recent changes in the credit reporting and scoring systems, as well as loopholes in the reporting process, are negatively impacting subprime... read more »

By: Erica Sandberg • 6/1/26

Rent Payments May Now Help You Qualify for a Mortgage

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Loans

Rent Payments May Now Help You Qualify for a Mortgage

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are moving toward broader use of new credit-scoring models that consider an... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 5/29/26

Jeff Bezos Says Bottom Half of Americans Shouldn’t Pay Taxes

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Debt Management

Jeff Bezos Says Bottom Half of Americans Shouldn’t Pay Taxes

Nothing is certain except death and taxes — or so said Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers, in a letter he wrote in the late 1700s.... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 5/28/26

NYC Cracks Down on Debt Collectors With New SHIELD Rule

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Consumer Protection

NYC Cracks Down on Debt Collectors With New SHIELD Rule

New York City is cracking down on debt collectors. New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) has issued a new rule that... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 5/27/26

3.6 Million Federal Student Loan Borrowers Default in Six Months

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Loans

3.6 Million Federal Student Loan Borrowers Default in Six Months

Millions of student loan borrowers are defaulting on their federal student loans. It is estimated that 2.6 million federal student loan borrowers... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 5/26/26

Trump’s New Fintech Executive Order Raises Fears of Predatory Loans

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Consumer Protection

President Trump Signs Executive Order Promoting Fintech

President Trump’s latest push to expand fintech and crypto access is winning praise from the financial tech industry, but consumer advocates say... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 5/22/26

U.S. Foreclosures Rise 18% as Homeowners Struggle With Mortgages

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Loans

Foreclosures Rise 18% as Homeowners Struggle With Mortgages

More U.S. properties have received foreclosure filings over the past year. Despite a slight 8% dip in foreclosures from March 2026 to April 2026,... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 5/21/26

Young Buyers Would Risk Retirement Savings to Buy a Home

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Loans

Young Buyers Would Risk Retirement Savings to Buy a Home

For many Americans, purchasing a first home ranks right next to graduating from college and landing that initial full-time job as a major... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 5/20/26

FICO Exposes The Credit Score Myths That Social Media Keeps Spreading

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Credit Management

FICO Exposes The Credit Score Myths That Social Media Keeps Spreading

When it comes to credit, don’t believe everything you see on the Internet. Social media hacks and finfluencers talk a good game, but they often... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 5/19/26

Opinion: One Surprise Bill Could Tip Millions Over The Edge

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Savings

Opinion: One Surprise Bill Could Tip Millions Over The Edge

“Firing on all cylinders.” That’s what White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said recently about the American consumer, since “credit card... read more »

By: Chris Taylor • 5/18/26

Going With The Flow: A Lending Shift That’s Opening Doors for Borrowers

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Loans

Going With the Flow: A Lending Shift That's Opening Doors

Fed data shows that overall credit rejection rates dropped from 24.8% in October 2025 to 15.9% in February 2026, begging the question of whether... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 5/15/26

Banks Warn Crypto Bill Could Squeeze Borrowers

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Loans

Senate Advances Clarity Act in Move That Could Expand Options

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee voted 15-9 Thursday to advance the controversial, crypto-focused Clarity Act. The bill, which aims to establish... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 5/14/26

Mortgage Myths That Stop Homebuyers From Applying for Loans

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Loans

The Mortgage Myths That Are Blocking Homebuyers From Applying

Some potential homebuyers keep themselves out of the mortgage market because they have misconceptions about credit, down payments, and interest... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 5/14/26

What The Credit Bureaus Aren’t Saying About Your BNPL Activity

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Credit Management

What The Credit Bureaus Aren’t Saying About Your BNPL Activity

Using Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services while shopping is certainly convenient. But what are the credit bureaus doing with the data? And what... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 5/13/26

U.S. Auto Loan Debt Just Hit a Record $1.68T, and It’s Worse Than It Looks

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Loans

Auto Loan Debt Just Hit a Record $1.68T, and It’s Worse Than It Looks

Eighty-six million Americans owe a record $1.68 trillion in auto loan debt, according to a report from The Century Foundation and Protect... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 5/13/26

Millions Can Now Join Credit Karma Without a Credit Score

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Credit Management

Millions Can Now Join Credit Karma Without a Credit Score

For almost two decades, Credit Karma has been offering tools that can help consumers manage their personal finances. But some people who would... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 5/12/26

Opinion: Why Rising Bankruptcies May Be a Healthy Reset For Consumers

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Consumer Protection

Opinion: Why Rising Bankruptcies Are Actually a Healthy Reset

If you were on a Washington, D.C., to San Francisco flight sometime in 2009, you would have noticed a woman trying to get everyone in her row to... read more »

By: Erica Sandberg • 5/11/26

Why New Student Loan Changes May Raise Bills for Those Least Able to Pay

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Loans

Student Loan Changes May Raise Bills for Those Least Able to Pay

Consumer advocates say new rules will make repayment even more difficult for many low-income student loan borrowers. The U.S. Department of... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 5/8/26

No 401(k)? Trump Plan Promises to Add $1,000 to Your Savings

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Savings

No 401(k)? Trump Plan Promises to Add $1,000 to Your Savings

If you’re struggling to get out of debt and you don’t have a big paycheck coming in every two weeks, then regularly putting money aside for... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 5/7/26

Rent Now, Pay Later? Why ‘Split-Rent’ Apps Could Surprise Struggling Renters

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Debt Management

Rent Now, Pay Later: Why Hidden Costs Could Shock Renters

Thirty-five percent of U.S. households are renting, and they may need a hand paying rent. The average rent for an apartment in the U.S. is about... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 5/6/26

Americans Are Sitting on Record Home Equity, So Why Are They Drowning in Credit Card Debt?

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Credit Cards

$1.28T Credit Card Debt Meets Untapped Home Equity Boom

Two interesting trends are happening at the same time: homeowners today have a high amount of equity in their homes, and credit card customers... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 5/5/26

Warren Pushes 10% Limit as Banks Warn of Massive Credit Contraction

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Credit Cards

The Credit Card Fight That Could Change Who Qualifies

A potential rate cap on credit cards may have dire consequences for credit access, while advocates see it as a way for consumers with credit card... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 5/1/26

The Hidden Credit Crisis Hammering Subprime Borrowers, And Why It’s Accelerating Now

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Credit Management

America’s Credit Divide Grows as Subprime Struggles Mount

When it comes to consumer credit, there are two distinct segments, and they are at opposite ends of the credit spectrum. Super prime consumers... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 4/30/26

Subprime Alert: More Seniors Turning to Reverse Mortgages as Budget Gaps Spiral

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Financial Planning

Reverse Mortgages Surge as Seniors Face Growing Deficits

More homeowners are turning to reverse mortgages as a means of easing financial strain.  In 2025, more than one-fifth (21.1%) of reverse mortgage... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 4/29/26

Lawmakers Eye Alternative Credit Scoring Shortcut, But It Could Backfire for Millions

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Credit Management

New Push to Expand Credit Access Raises Big Tradeoffs

A loan can be the key that unlocks the door to a consumer’s dreams, helping them earn a college degree, buy their first home, or even get a new... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 4/28/26

Banks Are Winning Auto Lending, But Signs of Trouble Are Building Fast

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Loans

Banks Are Winning Auto Lending, But Trouble Is Building Fast

More banks are making the move into auto lending, including subprime lending, and they are also feeling the stress of a rise in auto loan... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 4/27/26

New Survey Shows Americans Losing Faith in Retirement Security

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Financial Planning

Why More Americans Doubt They’ll Ever Retire Comfortably

Americans are feeling less confident about having enough money for a comfortable retirement.  Rising costs are concerns for workers, and retirees... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 4/24/26

FinTechs Ride $276B Subprime Wave as Delinquencies Tick Up

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Loans

Subprime Drives $276 Billion in Unsecured Personal Loans

Balances and loan originations for unsecured personal loans are reaching record highs, and subprime borrowers are driving both trends. Unsecured... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 4/23/26

FTC Halts $8.8M Student Loan Debt Relief Scam: What Subprime Lenders Need to Watch Now

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Fraud Prevention

FTC Halts Phony Student Loan Debt Relief Scheme

The Federal Trade Commission has put a halt to a company that promised student loan borrowers phony debt relief in exchange for upfront monthly... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 4/22/26

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