debt

Debt is an obligation that requires one party, the debtor, to pay money or other agreed-upon value to another party, the creditor. Debt is a deferred payment, or series of payments, which differentiates it from an immediate purchase.

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Consumer Delinquency Rates Decline as Inflation Slows
Consumer Delinquency Rates Decline as Inflation Slows
September 13, 2024  |  Loans

More consumers are making their loan payments on time, aided by slower inflation and other trends. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Mixed Signals: Inflation Slows to 3-Year Low, Yet Essential Costs Rise
Mixed Signals: Inflation Slows to 3-Year Low, Yet Essential Costs Rise
September 11, 2024  |  Economy

The pace of price increases overall is slowing. But the costs of some key essentials remain stubbornly high, and they ticked higher in August. Get...

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Consumers Could Find Economic Impact Of Interest Rate Cuts To Be Overrated
Consumers Could Find Economic Impact Of Interest Rate Cuts To Be Overrated
September 10, 2024  |  Economy

The only question surrounding rate cuts from the Federal Reserve boils down to not “when?” but … “how much?” Get the Full Story Complete the...

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$3 Billion HealthTech Merger Aims to Cure Late Payments
$3 Billion HealthTech Merger Aims to Cure Late Payments
September 05, 2024  |  Healthcare

New Mountain Capital is reportedly combining three HealthTech firms in a $3 billion deal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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CFPB Says Debt Collectors Try to Collect on Already-Paid Medical Bills
CFPB Says Debt Collectors Try to Collect on Already-Paid Medical Bills
September 05, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has found that debt collectors are using illegal tactics, and it is taking steps to ensure they follow consumer financial...

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FDIC: Savings Declined, Charge-Offs Increased and Problem Banks Inched Up in Q2
FDIC: Savings Declined, Charge-Offs Increased and Problem Banks Inched Up in Q2
September 05, 2024  |  Banking

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s latest quarterly assessment of the state of the banking industry took note of the resilience of financial institutions in general....

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Weave Debuts Payment Reminders for Medical Practices
Weave Debuts Payment Reminders for Medical Practices
August 27, 2024  |  Healthcare Financing

Weave has debuted a feature to help healthcare practices collect more outstanding balances. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Consumers Paid the Price for Overstated Job Growth That Kept Interest Rates Too High
Consumers Paid the Price for Overstated Job Growth That Kept Interest Rates Too High
August 21, 2024  |  Economy

A downward revision to previously released job market data might be enough to spur interest rate cuts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Riley ‘Baby Bond’ Investors Take Action Amid Heavy Losses
Riley ‘Baby Bond’ Investors Take Action Amid Heavy Losses
August 21, 2024  |  Investments

Investment firm B. Riley is reportedly being scrutinized after recently warning of its biggest-ever quarterly loss. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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