Finance
300,000 student-loan borrowers got their debt wiped out - but their credit is still taking a hit, a new lawsuit says
300,000 student-loan borrowers got their debt wiped out - but their credit is still taking a hit, a new lawsuit says
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Credit-borrowers
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Finance
Student loan borrowers sue Trump administration over forgiven debts on credit reports
Student loan holders sued the Education Department on Thursday, claiming they suffered financial damages despite getting their debts forgiven years ago.
Energy
The oil shock is testing private credit borrowers already burdened by high debt costs
Oil near $100 could further squeeze leveraged private credit borrowers as investors weigh the risk that inflation could push interest rates higher again.
Finance
Some student-loan borrowers are losing credit toward a key forgiveness program for public servants
Some student-loan borrowers are losing credit toward a key forgiveness program for public servants
Finance
The paradox at the heart of credit markets: the biggest borrowers are the strongest credits
Credit-default swaps and credit spreads show no signs of stress despite more than $300 billion of issuance since the start of 2026. Investors know the AI story…
Finance
3 credit card debt questions borrowers should consider this week
Following a series of disappointing inflation reports, credit card users in debt should consider these questions now.
Housing
How much would a $75,000 HELOC cost each month at today's lower rates?
HELOC rates have been falling, which is good news for borrowers, but what would a $75,000 line of credit cost now?
Macro
Credit card interest rates and the Fed March meeting: What borrowers need to know now
The Fed may cut rates this spring, but that doesn't guarantee lower costs on your card debt.
Macro
What is a 609 letter to remove debt? Here's what borrowers should know.
A 609 letter can help you challenge credit report errors, but it's not a magic fix for your debt. Here's why.
Finance
What a 10% credit card interest rate cap could mean for borrowers
The Dow Jones fell nearly 400 points on Tuesday as traders reacted to President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year. Kristin…
Finance
Klarna CEO backs Trump's 10% credit card cap, criticizing rewards as built on poorer borrowers' debt
Klarna CEO backs Trump's 10% credit card cap, criticizing rewards as built on poorer borrowers' debt
Finance
Here's what the interest-rate cut means for borrowers on everything from credit cards to mortgages
Central bankers lowered rates to a new range of 3.5% to 3.75%, potentially bringing welcomed relief to borrowers.
Finance
What types of credit card debt help are available this December?
Credit card debt is hitting borrowers hard right now. Luckily, there are relief options you can use to get ahead.
Finance
Are there government credit card debt relief programs for borrowers?
Government credit card relief options may be scarce, but there are several other paths to reduce what you owe.
Finance
Can you use credit cards to get out of debt? What borrowers should know now
Using your credit cards strategically can help you tackle your debt, but only if you make the right moves.
Macro
What is considered bad debt (and why should it matter to borrowers)?
Bad debt can drain your finances and damage your credit. Here's how to identify and tackle it now.
Finance
A former Trump student-loan official calls for at least $100,000 to be returned to borrowers who faced 'unfair' credit reporting
A former Trump student-loan official calls for at least $100,000 to be returned to borrowers who faced 'unfair' credit reporting
Finance
Even creditworthy borrowers are missing debt payments. Here's how to avoid that now.
Even top-tier borrowers are struggling as economic pressures mount, but there are ways to stay ahead on your debt.
Finance
Student borrowers' credit scores are plunging. Here's why that matters.
New delinquency reports will hurt the credit scores of borrowers who fail to make payments on their student loans.
Finance
3 critical credit card debt considerations borrowers should make now
With interest rates high and the prospects of relief low, here are three considerations borrowers should make now.
