The 2025 government shutdown has frozen key federal support for borrowers. Loan applications are delayed, hold times are spiking, and the risk of credit damage is rising. Here’s how to protect yourself until Washington reopens.
The average credit score just posted its sharpest single-year drop since the Great Recession. This isn’t just a statistical blip—it’s a warning sign for borrowers already under pressure.
With tariffs back in the headlines, prices are rising and so is household debt. This article breaks down what the 2025 trade wave means for your budget and what you can do to protect yourself.
Complaints about debt collection calls have more than doubled in 2025—what’s causing the spike, and what can consumers do about it? This article breaks down the numbers, the politics, and the protections you still have.
With credit card APRs nearing 25% and relief from the Fed nowhere in sight, families are facing painful choices. This article breaks down what today’s interest rates mean for your wallet, and the debt settlement strategies that might actually help.
The Senate’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is here, and it could either boost your budget or tighten the squeeze. This article breaks down the winners, losers, and what to watch as taxes, benefits, and household costs shift.
The Senate just passed the most sweeping student loan overhaul in decades. From new limits to longer forgiveness timelines, this article breaks down what it means for borrowers today and tomorrow.
Some states are digging deeper into debt while others are starting to climb out. This article breaks down the newest credit card data, explains the “why” behind the trends, and shows you what it means for your wallet.
Credit card delinquencies are rising fast—even as overall debt shrinks. This guide explores what’s causing the spike, who’s affected, and how consumers can regain control before it’s too late.
APR averages have surged to 24%…the highest in history. This article explains how we got here, what it costs the average household, and what you can do about it.
