When President Barack Obama signed legislation in 2010 to create the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, he said the new agency had one priority: "looking out for people, not big banks, not lenders, not investment houses."
Mar 7, 2024
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The share of American consumers with medical debt on their credit reports has declined dramatically over the past year as major credit rating agencies removed small unpaid bills and debts that were less than a year old, according ...
Nov 6, 2023
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Like other countries, the UK implemented a number of initiatives to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on people's economic circumstances. While we know these schemes supported household finances, now we're beginning ...
May 23, 2023
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Americans have less medical debt now than they did a couple years ago, possibly because of policies and programs that gave more people access to health insurance and relief funds.
Feb 15, 2023
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The number of Americans who had trouble paying their medical bills dropped precipitously between 2019 and 2021, and funds from the American Rescue Plan and other federal pandemic relief programs may have been a reason why.
Jan 18, 2023
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Teenagers whose fathers are behind on paying child support suffer more from behavioral problems like anxiety and depression than those from families whose fathers do not have such debt and than those whose parents have other ...
Sep 29, 2021
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Most people would likely agree that carrying "bad" or unsecured debt—such as credit card debt and payday loans—can be stressful and anxiety inducing.
Sep 13, 2021
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Even before the pandemic left COVID-19 patients with staggering hospital bills, many people, especially those who are uninsured, were often overwhelmed with medical bills
Jun 30, 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic is straining many families' abilities to meet basic needs, according to a study published April 28 by the Urban Institute.
May 5, 2020
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(HealthDay)—Can your personality determine how good you are with money?
Sep 27, 2018
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